5 best Netflix movies to watch for Memorial Day weekend 2022

It’s that time of year again when Americans everywhere honor those that have protected the sanctity of liberty and the freedoms this great country has to offer. Memorial Day is the honored occasion and federal holiday where individuals mourn the US military personnel that died while serving in the armed forces.

There are many ways people can revere the bravery and courage as well as remember the impactful sacrifice of the many heroes that didn’t make it home. People can visit a cemetery or a memorial, take part in specialized events, and enjoy some great cinematic stories showcasing some of the epic efforts that they have endured.

Netflix movies Memorial Day weekend 2022

Out of all the amazing selections ready to stream now on Netflix, these five are the top-tier contenders for subscribers to enhance their Memorial Day experience in 2022.

Sand Castle (2017)

The 2017 war drama Sand Castle stars The Witcher’s Henry Cavill and Mad Max: Fury Road’s Nicholas Hoult in what can only be described as a gripping war story inspired by actual events. The story comes from the film’s writer, Chris Rossener’s own experiences during the Iraq War.

The Netflix feature follows Matt Ocre, a young US Army soldier, and his introduction to the 2003 invasion. In the film, Ocre is tagged with the crucial task of restoring water to a village in Iraq. The 113-minute story does a magnificent job showcasing the trials and tribulations of war.

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Many consider Saving Private Ryan to be one of the greatest films by acclaimed director Steven Spielberg as well as one of the greatest war movies ever to grace the silver screen. The five-time Oscar winner has a star-studded cast, including Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore, Giovanni Ribisi, Matt Damon, and more.

Starting out with a pulse-pounding scene of the Normandy landings, the well-crafted narrative shifts into following a group of fearless soldiers that go behind enemy lines to rescue a paratrooper. The magnetic affair showcases the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers that fought so bravely to literally save the world. Make sure to have a place for Saving Private Ryan on Memorial Day.

The Outpost (2020)

The war film The Outpost is based on the nonfiction book from 2012 called The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor, written by author Jake Tapper. It covered the Battle of Kamdesh in the war in Afghanistan. The motion picture, directed by Rod Lurie, follows a small team of US soldiers as they battle against the Taliban.

The Outpost stars Wrath of Man’s Scott Eastwood, Finch’s Caleb Landry Jones, and Needle in a Haystack’s Orlando Bloom. The superbly-designed action war flick has a stellar rating on Rotten Tomatoes and topped the charts on streaming and VOD, making it a must-see Netflix Memorial Day film.

Top Gun (1986)

For those that have the absolute need for speed, nostalgia, and to show some love to the warriors that defended our country soaring through the skies in almost always perilous situations, there is only one choice. Top Gun is always a great choice, especially on Memorial Day, and it only makes it better is that the long-awaited, buzzworthy sequel Top Gun: Maverick is in theaters at the same time.

The Academy Award-winning feature directed by Tony Scott stars Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Tom Skerritt, Anthony Edwards, and Kelly McGillis. The action drama movie many consider to be a classic follows some up-and-coming hot-shot pilots as they realize the hard way what it takes to be the best the US Navy has to offer.

The Patriot (2000)

The Roland Emmerich film The Patriot, starring Mel Gibson, will take home audiences back to where it all started, and it’s hard to argue that the feature doesn’t do a drop-dead fantastic job at telling the war-torn story of how the American Dream came to be. The first soldiers that fought bravely for the red, white, and blue at the beginning of it all are among some of the bravest this country has ever seen, and the film does its best to honor that glory.

The feature follows a peaceful farmer who cares more for fatherhood than being a Patriot but is forced to be a soldier once again against the British after the Redcoats murder his son. What follows is a brilliant portrayal of how a few brave individuals stood against a vast army, and despite impossible odds, they were victorious in their quest for freedom. The Patriot, as well as all of the other films listed, are ready to stream on Netflix for Memorial Day 2022.

What Netflix movies will you be watching for Memorial Day weekend?