7. The Messenger
It may not be as well known as some of the other modern war movies listed here, but The Messenger is still ultimately just as important and essential as them as it tackled something which is very rarely touched upon in films like these.
Focusing on life back at home, The Messenger starred Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson as two men working for the Casualty Notification Office, providing a look into the grim task of letting families know that their loved one have been killed in the line of duty.
Despite making for uncomfortable or difficult viewing at times, this is a must-watch in order to get a fuller idea of the consequences of war, and the subject matter was handled well by Oren Moverman.
