The Troubles (Modern)

The Oscar-winning film The Crying Game stars Forest Whitaker (left) as a British soldier who has been taken captive by an Irish Republican Army volunteer, played by Stephen Rea (right).

Kevin Cullen says: "Neil Jordan's 'The Crying Game' is perhaps the best film made about 'The Troubles.'"

Also in this category: "Cal" (1984), "Hidden Agenda" (1990), "Some Mother's Son" (1996), and "Bloody Sunday" (2002).