10 Incredible War Movies About Doomed Missions

10. Black Hawk Down

Chronicling a desperate fight for survival against the backdrop of the Battle of Mogadishu, Black Hawk Down retains beloved status among film fans for its unflinching and harrowing depiction of modern warfare.

Spearheaded by Ridley Scott, Black Hawk Down boasts one of the most star-studded casts that the war genre has to offer, including many unknown names at the time who went on to become some of the biggest stars in Hollywood.

Centring on American efforts to capture two prominent lieutenants of a Somali warlord, saying that the original mission didn't go quite according to plan would be quite the understatement. Not only did both targets escape, but they swiftly found themselves as a mere footnote in proceedings after multiple Black Hawk helicopters were shot down in battle.

Black Hawk Down has received its fair share of criticism for purported historical inaccuracies, but Scott's picture retains classic status to this day. Two decades on, Black Hawk Down remains an indispensable entry for any self-respecting war movie buff, aided by some first-rate one-liners and unforgettable action set pieces.