War movies like 1917 and Fury emphasize the deep brotherhood between soldiers in the midst of intense conflict. Lone Survivor and Master and Commander depict the unbreakable bonds formed between soldiers facing unimaginable obstacles. Saving Private Ryan and Paths of Glory showcase the powerful theme of camaraderie among soldiers in the face of adversity.

From Das Boot to Saving Private Ryan, some of the best war movies ever made focus on the camaraderie between soldiers and the tight emotional bonds formed on the battlefield. War is typically one of the bleakest genres of cinema, bringing the horrors of warfare to life in visceral, intense, eye-opening fashion. But war films aren’t completely without hope. The best ones, like Paths of Glory and All Quiet on the Western Front, find a glimmer of hope in the friendships formed between soldiers during wartime.

Some war movies take an optimistic look at that camaraderie,...