The end of May signals the start of summer and the arrival of Memorial Day weekend. Many people will pause to honor fallen troops who served and fought in the United States military. People will organize family gatherings, attend parades; sit on the couch to watch a Memorial Day movie, and honor loved ones in unique ways.
Memorial Day movies have honored remarkable displays of fortitude and togetherness over the years. We’ve compiled a list of the top Memorial Day movies that tug at your heartstrings and inspire you to learn more about historical events.
Stranger Things, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Umbrella Academy, Bridgerton, and Peaks Blinders are some of the greatest Netflix series to watch this Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day (formerly known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the deaths of US military personnel while serving in the armed forces. It takes place on the last Monday in May. From 1868 through 1970, it falls on May 30th.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day was established to honor the fallen members of the Armed Forces; who gave their lives to protect the people of the United States of America. Memorial Day movies are a great way to honor all the brave soldiers and commemorate Memorial Day.
We all like to gather around the house and watch a movie about courageous troops on this day. These films depict the brutal realities that these brave men and women face. It is symptomatic of the holiday’s lost importance for those who have lost a loved one.
Movies To Watch
We’ve selected all of the films that represent the horrors of war and the life of a soldier or a group of soldiers. This list contains a diverse selection of films. We will mostly concentrate on genuine war films that depict the heroic men and women of the army. However, most of these films will have a lot of graphic aspects, so be cautious.
Pearl Harbor, black hawk down, apocalypse now, top gun, the bob burgers movie, the hangover part 2, star wars, fast and furious 6, Alladin, pirates of the Caribbean, rescue dawn, the great escape, platoon, American sniper, saving private Ryan, flags of our fathers, the hurt locker, black hawk down, sergeant York, 13 hours, the best years of our lives are some of the movies to watch. Every film on this list has its unique method of relaxing and distracting you from your suffering.
Tips To Feel Better On A Memorial Day
Visit your loved ones, pray to God, buy flowers and go to the cemetery, take a hot shower, Meditate, attend a memorial day event, send memorial daycare packages to those in need, decorate your home and celebrate Memorial Day, visit cemeteries or memorials, hold a family gathering, and march in parades.
It’s the unofficial start—and never forget that the memories of your loved ones will last a lifetime. Enjoy your weekend, but know that we will be thinking about what this holiday is all about.
