In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, VIZIO WatchFree+ is paying tribute to the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for freedom worldwide. Throughout May, viewers can immerse themselves in a curated selection of military-themed classic films, available for free on VIZIO TVs or through the VIZIO mobile app with a free VIZIO Account. This lineup of gripping war dramas and historical epics showcases the courage, resilience, and sacrifices of service members across various conflicts, making it a perfect way to honor Military Appreciation Month.
Military Appreciation Month Titles on VIZIO WatchFree+:
- The Hurt Locker
- In Harm’s Way
- Lancaster Skies
- Emperor
- A Midnight Clear
- Pathfinders: In The Company of Strangers
- Air Strike
- Battle for Saipan
- Saints & Soldiers: The Void
- Battle of The Bulge: Winter War
- Dauntless: The Battle of Midway
- South Pacific
WatchFree+ offers thousands of premium movies and shows on demand, and this month’s military classics are a highlight for history buffs and film enthusiasts alike. From the intense battlefields of World War II to the emotional complexities of war’s aftermath, these films feature stellar casts and compelling narratives that bring history to life. Available starting May 1st, the selection includes critically acclaimed titles and lesser-known gems, all accessible at no cost.
Among the standout films is The Hurt Locker, a tense Iraq War drama following a maverick bomb squad sergeant (Jeremy Renner) whose unconventional methods clash with his team. Another highlight, In Harm’s Way, depicts a pilot’s survival after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, with a talented cast including Yifei Liu and Emile Hirsch. Lancaster Skies offers a moving portrayal of a solitary Spitfire Ace leading a bomber crew over Berlin in 1944, while Emperor explores the moral dilemma of deciding Emperor Hirohito’s fate post-World War II, starring Matthew Fox and Tommy Lee Jones.
Other notable titles include A Midnight Clear, a thought-provoking story of an unlikely truce in the Ardennes Forest, and Pathfinders: In The Company of Strangers, which follows paratroopers preparing for D-Day. Air Strike showcases Chinese resistance against Japanese forces in 1940, featuring Bruce Willis, while Battle for Saipan delivers an edge-of-your-seat tale of a medic leading wounded soldiers to safety. Rounding out the lineup are Saints & Soldiers: The Void, Battle of The Bulge: Winter War, Dauntless: The Battle of Midway, and the romantic wartime classic South Pacific.
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