Representing multiple genres and conflicts, the films on this list help examine war through different lenses. The 18 best war movies streaming on Netflix Representing multiple genres and conflicts, the films on this list help examine war through different lenses. By Kevin Jacobsen, Robert English, and Ilana Gordon :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/ILANAGORDONHEADSHOT80577598f8ed442cacff5de184ceb9f5.jpg) Ilana Gordon is an entertainment, culture, and comedy writer originally from Connecticut. She currently lives in Los Angeles. EW's editorial guidelines on April 1, 2026 8:26 a.m.

Representing multiple genres and conflicts, the films on this list help examine war through different lenses.

The 18 best war movies streaming on Netflix

Representing multiple genres and conflicts, the films on this list help examine war through different lenses.

By Kevin Jacobsen,

Robert English,

and Ilana Gordon

Ilana Gordon is an entertainment, culture, and comedy writer originally from Connecticut. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

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on April 1, 2026 8:26 a.m. ET

Felix Kammerer as Paul Bäumer in 'All Quiet on the Western Front'; Delroy Lindo as Paul in 'Da 5 Bloods'; George MacKay as Lance Corporal Schofield in '1917'. Credit:

Netflix; David Lee/Netflix; Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

War is tragically one of humanity's few constants, and cinema can help us understand why. The films on this list excavate ideas and inspiration from battles both modern and historical, starting with the late Middle Ages and ending with the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and Ukraine.

This month, Netflix added the romantic World War II drama *Atonement* (2007) to its catalog. And, with the Russo-Ukrainian war having passed four years since its escalation in February 2022, now is the time to dig into the conflict's origins. For more on the region's history, check out the 2015 documentary, *Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom*.

Keep fighting the good fight. Here are **'s recommendations for the best war movies streaming on Netflix.

George MacKay as Lance Corporal Schofield and Benedict Cumberbatch as Colonel Mackenzie in '1917'.

Francois Duhamel/Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

In *1917*, director Sam Mendes fully engages the audience in the harrowing journey of a pair of British soldiers during World War I. Tasked with communicating an important message to a commander in person, lance corporals Will Schofield (George MacKay) and Tom Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) navigate the chaos of the trenches and an onslaught of enemy fire.

Roger Deakins won an Oscar for his masterful cinematography, with long, unbroken takes, which, as **'s critic writes, "effectively drops the viewer into the center of the story and compels them to stay there, fully immersed in every muddy step, hunger pang, and rifle click." —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *1917*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Sam Mendes

**Cast:** George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden

All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)

Albrecht Schuch as Stanislaus Katczinsky and Felix Kammerer as Paul Bäumer in 'All Quiet on the Western Front'. Netflix

The classic novel *All Quiet on the Western Front* has been adapted to film twice before, but this version by director Edward Berger is the first in the book's native German. Newcomer Felix Kammerer plays Paul Bäumer, a young German soldier who eagerly signs up to fight in World War I but gradually loses his innocence upon experiencing the hellishness of trench warfare.

Unlike the book and its previous adaptations, this version includes a storyline featuring the officials involved in ending the war. With stunning visuals and an ominous Oscar-winning score, EW's critic observes that *All Quiet on the Western Front* is "​​an antiwar drama that transcends the bombast of propaganda mostly just because it's so artfully and indelibly made." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *All Quiet on the Western Front*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Edward Berger

**Cast:** Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Daniel Brühl

Atonement (2007)

James McAvoy as Robbie Turner and Keira Knightley as Cecilia Tallis in 'Atonement'.

Alex Bailey/Focus Features

A romantic war tragedy told across six decades, *Atonement* starts in the mid 1930s, before jumping forward to World War II, and then the late 20th century. Joe Wright's adaptation of the bestselling novel by Ian McEwan, the film represents Saoirse Ronan's breakout movie role.

Ronan, Romola Garai, and Vanessa Redgrave share the role of Briony Tallis, a 13-year-old (Ronan) who tells a lie that haunts her for the rest of her life. Keira Knightley plays Cecilia, Briony's older sister, and James McAvoy plays Cecilia's lover, Robbie. The film received seven Academy Award nominations, including nods for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress (Ronan). Keep an eye out for a five-plus-minute one-shot sequence of the 1940 evacuation at Dunkirk that's as haunting as it is harrowing. *—Ilana Gordon*

Where to watch *Atonement*: Netflix******EW grade:** B

**Director:** Joe Wright

**Cast:** James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave

Beasts of No Nation (2015)

Idris Elba as Commandant and Abraham Attah as Agu in 'Beasts of No Nation'.

Shawn Greene/Bleecker Street Media/Everett

It's the film that started the Netflix original movie storm. *Beasts of No Nation**,* directed by Cary Fukunaga, follows Abu (Abraham Attah), a child soldier fighting in a civil war in an unnamed African country. Idris Elba costars as the Commandant, a despotic leader who preys on Abu.

The movie gained the spotlight after many major theaters boycotted it over the rise of VOD, a fight of the past now. The cast is phenomenal, especially Elba, who terrifies and takes away the humanity of Abu. Despite the positive critical reception, *Beasts *earned no Academy Award nominations but remains a must-see. —*Robert English*

Where to watch *Beasts of No Nation*: Netflix

**Director:** Cary Fukunaga

**Cast:** Idris Elba, Kurt Egyiawan, Jude Akuwudike, Emmanuel "King King" Nii Adom Quaye, Abraham Attah

The Bombardment (2023)

Alex Høgh Andersen as Frederik in 'The Bombardment'.

The Danish film *The Bombardment *— also known as* The Shadow in My Eye *— is based on true events. During World War II, the Royal Air Force (RAF) agreed to bomb a Gestapo headquarters located in Copenhagen. But when an accident leads to a local school also being mistaken for a target, the fates of Danish resistance fighters, children, and nuns collide.

The subject matter is challenging, and director Ole Bornedal handles it gracefully, shooting his film beautifully and treating his story's heroes and victims with respect. His contribution represents yet another important piece in the puzzle of World War II — a haunting film immortalizing a little-known story whose subjects deserve to be remembered. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Bombardment*: Netflix

**Director: **Ole Bornedal

**Cast: **Alex Høgh Andersen, Fanny Bornedal

Da 5 Bloods (2020)

Delroy Lindo as Paul, Jonathan Majors as David, and Clarke Peters as Otis in 'Da 5 Bloods'.

David Lee/Netflix

Spike Lee has already proven himself as a legend of the big screen, so it's no surprise that his tribute to Vietnam War veterans was another hit for the Oscar winner. *Da 5 Bloods* weaves the present and past as four vets return to Vietnam to seek the remains of their fallen squad leader (Chadwick Boseman in one of his final film roles) and their buried treasure.

The film manages to juggle two themes: the emotional toll on the soldiers and a conversation about race in the 1970s and America's role in the war. The result is stunning, with EW's critic calling the director "a filmmaker who remains in total control of his once-in-a-generation gifts and utilizes them to synthesize story and history into something new." —*R.E.*

Where to watch *Da 5 Bloods*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Spike Lee

**Cast:** Chadwick Boseman, Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Norm Lewis, Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Darkest Hour (2017)

Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill in 'Darkest Hour'.

Jack English/Focus Features

For an alternate look at the Battle of Dunkirk, turn on *Darkest Hour*. Gary Oldman gives an Oscar-winning performance as Winston Churchill, disappearing under layers of prosthetics into the role of Britain's wartime leader. From his appointment in May of 1940 to the evacuation of Dunkirk a few weeks later, *Darkest Hour* tracks as Churchill deals with the Nazis' accelerated military rise across Western Europe, the threat of a British invasion, and the pressure England's leadership was under to enter peace talks.

EW's critic applauds the film, writing that by choosing to zero in on one particularly dark month at the beginning of the war, the film is "painting a portrait of a great man by working in miniature." *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Darkest Hour*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B+

**Director:** Joe Wright

**Cast:** Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Stephen Dillane, Ronald Pickup

Glory (1989)

Denzel Washington as Private Trip in 'Glory'.

TriStar Pictures/Courtesy Everett

This little-known story from the Civil War earned Denzel Washington his first Oscar. Set during the aftermath of the Battle of Antietam, *Glory* dramatizes the 54th Massachusetts, an African American infantry that fought the Battle of Fort Wagner in July of 1863.

Matthew Broderick stars as Captain Robert Gould Shaw, the white commander of one of the Union's first Black regiments. Cary Elwes plays his childhood friend and second-in-command, with Morgan Freeman and Andre Braugher appearing in supporting roles. Reviewers — including EW's — had low expectations for director Edward Zwick, who was previously known for creating the TV drama *Thirtysomething*. But *Glory* was a critical hit and remains a historical must-watch. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Glory*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A

**Director: **Edward Zwick

**Cast: **Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman

The King (2019)

Timothée Chalamet as Hal/Henry V in 'The King'.

William Shakespeare's plays *Henry IV* and *Henry V* take the backseat for a new look at the wartorn and political landscape of Henry V's rise to power. Timothée Chalamet stars as the young king, bowl-cut and all, as he navigates the fight for the crown across feudal England and France. Chalamet and costar Robert Pattinson are the film's standouts, with eccentric looks and passionate monologues.

The action is gritty, "a series of grand battleground set pieces," EW's critic cites, recalling images of *Game of Thrones*' Battle of the Bastards. And according to Chalamet, these war scenes and duels are suffocating and intense, "properly messy and dangerous." —*R.E.*

Where to watch *The King*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** David Michôd

**Cast:** Timothée Chalamet, Robert Pattinson, Joel Edgerton, Lily-Rose Depp, Ben Mendelsohn

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Lone Survivor (2013)

Ben Foster as Matt 'Axe' Axelson, Emile Hirsch as Danny Dietz, and Mark Wahlberg as Marcus Luttrell in 'Lone Survivor'. Gregory R. Peters

A true story from the War in Afghanistan, *Lone Survivor** *is an action drama about a four-man team of Navy Seals who drop into the Korangal Valley on a mission to find and capture a Taliban warlord. The assignment doesn't go as expected, and *Lone Survivor* captures the fallout.

The film premiered in the middle of the Afghanistan War — also known as Operation Enduring Freedom — and prioritizes immersing the viewer into the battle over developing the five soldier characters (led by Mark Wahlberg). But if ripped-from-the-headlines modern war stories are what you're after, *Lone Survivor *is a good candidate. EW's critic writes, "The action that follows is excruciating and relentless, and [director Peter] Berg doesn't spare the audience. If anything, he rubs our noses in the blood, sweat, and tears of combat." *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Lone Survivor*: Netflix

**Director:** Peter Berg

**Cast: **Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Eric Bana

Mosul (2019)

Suhail Dabbach as Jasem in 'Mosul'.

Jose Haro/Netflix/Everett

Set in war-torn Mosul, this Arabic-language war movie centers on the skirmishes fought between an Iraqi SWAT team and ISIS insurgents during the 2016 Battle of Mosul. After 21-year-old police officer Kawa survives an ISIS attack, he agrees to accompany a SWAT team on their quest to free Mosul from militants. As Kawa navigates the ravaged city and fights alongside the other officers, he struggles to find answers to his questions about the purposes of the SWAT team's secret mission.

Inspired by a 2017 article about the battle within Iraq to destroy ISIS, *Mosul *premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2019 and received positive feedback for offering a new perspective on the violence in the region. Nuanced and thoughtful in spite of the violence, the film ends with a surprisingly heartwarming twist. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Mosul*: Netflix

**Director: **Matthew Michael Carnahan

**Cast: **Suhail Dabbach, Adam Bessa, Is'Haq Elias

Munich — The Edge of War (2021)

Jeremy Irons as Neville Chamberlain in 'Munich — The Edge of War'. Everett Collection

*Munich — The Edge of War* is a fictional accounting of a pivotal historical period. Based on Robert Harris' bestselling novel, the film follows two old college friends — Hugh Legat, a British civil servant, and Paul von Hartmann, a German diplomat — as they find themselves drawn into the center of Europe's political powder keg.

A good, old-fashioned spy story with deep stakes, the film examines Neville Chamberlain's (Jeremy Irons) role in the time leading up to World War II in a new light. A historical thriller that is sure to captivate, you won't regret devoting two hours of your time to *Munich — The Edge of War.* *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Munich — The Edge of War*: Netflix

**Director: **Christian Schwochow

**Cast: **George MacKay, Jannis Niewöhner, Jeremy Irons, Sandra Hüller, Liv Lisa Fries

Number 24 (2024)

Philip Helgar as Edvard Tallaksen in 'Number 24'.

There's no better representative of Norway's World War II resistance movement than Gunnar Fridtjof Thurmann Sønsteby — or "Agent No. 24" as he is known to the Gestapo agents hunting him. The recipient of Norway's highest military decoration, Gunnar's story as a leader in Norway's fight to sabotage their German occupiers is told across parallel timelines.

In the present, Gunnar (Erik Hivju) is Norway's greatest war hero, asked to give a presentation to school children about his activities during the war. The film then flashes back to his time as a 25-year-old (played by Sjur Vatne Brean) deciding to join the resistance. Director John Andreas Andersen toggles between these two realities, using a question and answer session with his student audience to unlock the secret drawer of memories that Gunnar struggles to keep shut tight. A terse war thriller and tribute to one of Norway's bravest and most successful resistance fighters, *Number 24 *is a must-see reminder of what it looks like to fight fascism at all ages. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Number 24*: Netflix

**Director: **John Andreas Andersen

**Cast: **Sjur Vatne Brean, Erik Hivju, Philip Helgar, Magnus Dugdale

Operation Mincemeat (2022)

Colin Firth as Ewen Montagu in 'Operation Mincemeat'. Giles Keyte/See-Saw Films/Netflix

What do you get when you combine two former Mr. Darcys and a war drama? You get *Operation Mincemeat* starring Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen, based on real events that took place during World War II.

Without giving too much away, imagine what it would look like if James Bond writer Ian Fleming helped the British Army to pass misinformation to the Nazis intended to convey a plan to invade Greece. Add in a love triangle and some high-stakes wartime strategy, and you have a story so absurdly engaging, it's hard to remember that it's true. Featuring excellent performances from both Firth and Macfadyen, *Operation Mincemeat* is well-written and self-aware enough to find humor within the horrors of war. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Operation Mincemeat*: Netflix

**Director: **John Madden

**Cast: **Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen, Kelly Macdonald, Penelope Wilton, Johnny Flynn

A Private War (2018)

Rosamund Pike as Marie Colvin in 'A Private War'. Keith Bernstein/Aviron Pictures

American foreign correspondent Marie Colvin saw more war in her life than most soldiers, as the biographical drama, *A Private War, *notes. Colvin spent her life running toward war zones to report on global conflict, and she lost her eye and her life as a result. Her story "is exactly the kind of swaggering, larger-than-life figure biopic dreams are made of," EW's reviewer writes, and *A Private War *does its subject justice, putting the breadth of Colvin's bravery, humanity, and sacrifice on display. Rosamund Pike sheds her English accent in favor of a Long Island mutter, and the supporting cast — the male lovers and colleagues who can't quite keep up with the journalist's fervid pace and mission — are uniformly excellent. *—I.G.*

Where to watch* A Private War*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B+

**Director: **Matthew Heineman

**Cast: **Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Tom Hollander, Stanley Tucci

The Six Triple Eight (2024)

Ebony Obsidian as Lena Derriecott King in 'The Six Triple Eight'.

Laura Radford/Perry Well Films 2/Courtesy Netflix

One of World War II's lesser-known stories is the heroic tale of the Six Triple Eight. During the conflict, the 6888 was the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas. Their mission was to improve morale by establishing a functional postal service capable of delivering three years' worth of backlogged mail to troops and their loved ones.

Tyler Perry adapts and directs the true story of the Central Postal Directory Battalion into a dramatic and inspirational war movie. Kerry Washington stars as Maj. Charity Adams, the unflinching leader who battles racism and low expectations to do her duty and do right by her fellow soldiers. Hailed as Perry's most ambitious cinematic feature to date, *The Six Triple Eight *is an empowering film, told from a perspective not often seen in World War II movies. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Six Triple Eight*: Netflix

**Director: **Tyler Perry

**Cast: **Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston, Oprah Winfrey

The White Helmets (2016)

Syrian Civil Defence volunteers, known as White Helmets, in 'The White Helmets'.

This sobering documentary short film centers on the efforts of Syrian Civil Defence volunteers to save innocent civilians in the country's ongoing civil war. Known as the White Helmets, these everyday heroes risk their lives to get victims of missile strikes and bombings to safety.

Following three men from the organization, the film provides a gripping on-the-ground account as they train in Turkey and venture into unpredictable territory in Syria. As one of the volunteers states in the film — which won the 2017 Oscar for Best Documentary Short: "In the White Helmets, we have a motto: To save a life is to save all of humanity." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The White Helmets*: Netflix

**Director:** Orlando von Einsiedel

**Cast:** Khalid Farah, Mohammed Farah, Abu Omar, Raed Saleh

Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom (2015)

People holding flags, surrounded by flames in 'Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom'.

The Russo-Ukrainian war escalated in February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, but the origins of the conflict date back to 2013. That year, peaceful student demonstrations against the Ukrainian government's decision to align with Russia instead of Europe escalated into violence against protesters, concluding with the removal of the country's leaders.

*Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom* follows the country's Revolution of Dignity, telling the story through historic footage and interviews with protesters. The documentary effectively captures the scale of the demonstrations, which united a diverse coalition of the country's citizens against a corrupt government. The film received an Oscar nomination, and in 2022, the director released his follow-up documentary about the Russian invasion, *Freedom on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom*. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom*: Netflix

**Director: **Evgeny Afineevsky

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There's nothing wrong with needing a good cry once in a while. The 20 best sad movies streaming on HBO Max that'll hit you in the feels There's nothing wrong with needing a good cry once in a while. By Kevin Jacobsen, Chris Bellamy, and Kyle Fowle on April 1, 2026 8:05 a.m. ET :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/MaggieCheungEmmaThompsonAndrewGarfield1209259bded2e4c5dd4ea2b131296fc6ef9ae0.jpg) Maggie Cheung as Su Lizhen in 'In the Mood for Love'; Emma Thompson as Dr. Vivian Bearing in 'Wit'; Grace Delaney as Ella and Andrew Garfield as Tobias in 'We Live in Time'.

There's nothing wrong with needing a good cry once in a while.

The 20 best sad movies streaming on HBO Max that'll hit you in the feels

There's nothing wrong with needing a good cry once in a while.

By Kevin Jacobsen, Chris Bellamy, and Kyle Fowle

on April 1, 2026 8:05 a.m. ET

Maggie Cheung as Su Li-zhen in 'In the Mood for Love'; Emma Thompson as Dr. Vivian Bearing in 'Wit'; Grace Delaney as Ella and Andrew Garfield as Tobias in 'We Live in Time'. Credit:

Miramax; HBO/Courtesy Everett Collection; Peter Mountain/StudioCanal

Why watch a movie you know might make you cry? For the same reason people love to go to the movies to laugh or be scared: catharsis. There's something profound about connecting to a struggle, and the right films earn your tears through strong character development, committed performances, and themes that resonate with the viewer's own experiences.

HBO Max has a wide swath of offerings in the tearjerker department, running the gamut from classic humanist tales like *Bicycle Thieves* (1948) and *Ikiru* (1952), to tragic romances like *Brief Encounter* (1945) and *In the Mood for Love* (2000), to modern weepies like *We Live in Time* (2024).

Ahead, find our recommendations for the 20 best sad movies on HBO Max, for whenever you need a good cry.

Bicycle Thieves (1948)

Vittorio De Sica (center) and Lamberto Maggiorani (right) on the set of 'Bicycle Thieves'.

The defining accomplishment of Italy's neorealist period, *Bicycle Thieves* is deceptively simple: A man gets a job. To do it, he needs a bike. Another man steals his bike. As a moral premise, this is easy, right? After all, Antonio (Lamberto Maggiorani) has a young son and a newborn to feed. But the film's profundity lies in its understanding that the thief, like so much of postwar Italy's working class, is in the same boat as Antonio. In other words, the desperation is circular. It's inevitable that, eventually, Antonio will be desperate enough to steal a bike himself, which is just one of the film's many brutal ironies.

Where to watch *Bicycle Thieves*: HBO Max

**Director: **Vittorio De Sica

**Cast: **Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell

Brief Encounter (1945)

Celia Johnson as Laura Jesson and Trevor Howard as Dr. Alec Harvey in 'Brief Encounter'.

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The emotional themes featured in this British classic are as resonant today as they were in the 1940s. David Lean's intimate drama follows an unfulfilled married woman (Celia Johnson) who meets a charming married doctor (Trevor Howard) and connects instantly. As they continue to spend more time together, they are tempted to take their relationship to the next level, despite the realities of their home lives.

The push and pull between the union they want and the pressures of society is potent and free of judgment, and Johnson's soulful eyes tell us everything, even when she's not saying a word. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Brief Encounter*: HBO Max

**Director:** David Lean

**Cast:** Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway

Cries and Whispers (1972)

Ingrid Thulin as Karin and Liv Ullmann as Maria in 'Cries and Whispers'.

Courtesy Everett Collection

If you're looking for sad cinema, Swedish director Ingmar Bergman can help. This harrowing Oscar-nominated drama centers on a pair of sisters, Maria (Liv Ullmann) and Karin (Ingrid Thulin), as they attend to their other sister, Agnes (Harriet Andersson), who is dying of cancer. But the relationship between the siblings is extremely complicated, plagued with jealousy and traumas that make this far from a sentimental tearjerker. Bergman brings his trademark uncompromising realism to the film — as well as a stunning red color palette — making us feel every agonized moan of despair. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Cries and Whispers*: HBO Max

**Director:** Ingmar Bergman

**Cast:** Harriet Andersson, Kari Sylwan, Ingrid Thulin, Liv Ullmann, Inga Gill

Dope Sick Love (2005)

A woman using a needle to do drugs in 'Dope Sick Love'.

*Dope Sick Love* gets its power from its powerlessness. This unfiltered depiction of two couples experiencing drug problems on the streets of New York — hustling, scoring, surviving — isn't framed by an inspiring message of recovery. There are no talking-head interviews putting addiction into a moral context, nor are there romanticized vagabonds. Instead, the camera simply observes these lives, which are astonishing in their ugliness, danger, and dread.

The very idea of intervention — by filmmakers, by medical professionals, or by family members on the periphery of these addicts' lives — is a no-go. What makes the documentary so affecting is that it simply refuses to look away.

Where to watch *Dope Sick Love*: HBO Max

**Directors: **Felice Conte, Brent Renaud, Craig Renaud

Every Brilliant Thing (2016)

Jonny Donahoe in 'Every Brilliant Thing'.

*Every Brilliant Thing*, the HBO recording of British comedian Jonny Donahoe's one-man show, takes pleasure in small moments. The conceit is simple and strangely moving: A young boy creates a list of things that make life worth living to cheer up his depressed mother, who attempted suicide. The performance invites the audience to participate, reading out various bits from the list — "the smell of old books" is one, "sunlight" another — and finding joy in the small things that populate our daily lives. The show's inherent sorrow is alleviated by Donahoe's sense of hope, humor, and the notion that being alive is beautiful.

Where to watch *Every Brilliant Thing*: HBO Max

**EW grade: **A–

**Directors: **Fenton Fox Bailey, Randy Barbato

**Cast: **Jonny Donahoe

In the Gloaming (1997)

Robert Sean Leonard as Danny and Glenn Close as Janet in 'In the Gloaming'.

Courtesy Everett Collection

*In the Gloaming* may only clock in at 60 minutes, but its impact is far greater than its runtime. Christopher Reeve directed this poignant HBO TV movie about Danny (Robert Sean Leonard), a young gay man dying of AIDS who returns home to his family, with whom he's become distant. As he reconciles his relationships with them, Danny comes to terms with his impending death, while his mother (Glenn Close) goes through a quiet revolution of processing her past guilt. Moving without relying on cheap sentiment, the film earned five Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Television Movie. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *In the Gloaming*: HBO Max

**Director:** Christopher Reeve

**Cast:** Glenn Close, Robert Sean Leonard, David Strathairn, Bridget Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg

The Fallout (2022)

Jenna Ortega as Vada Cavell in 'The Fallout'.

It's a tragedy that this sensitive drama about the aftermath of a school shooting is as relevant today as it is. Jenna Ortega stars as Vada, a student struggling to cope with the trauma of an incident at her school in which 16 classmates were killed. *The Fallout* unflinchingly depicts the difficulties of growing up in a fearful, anxiety-ridden generation, in which senseless violence and the emotional roller coaster of maturing into adulthood are inextricably linked in uncomfortable ways. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Fallout*: HBO Max

**Director:** Megan Park

**Cast:** Jenna Ortega, Maddie Ziegler, Julie Bowen, John Ortiz, Shailene Woodley

Ikiru (1952)

Miki Odagiri as Toyo Odagiri and Takashi Shimura as Kanji Watanabe in 'Ikiru'.

Courtesy Everett Collection

What does it mean to truly live? Akira Kurosawa explores this with aching honesty in *Ikiru*, which tells the story of Kanji Watanabe (Takashi Shimura), an aging bureaucrat who is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Despairing over thoughts that he's wasted his life, Kanji searches for meaning in his remaining months on Earth, finding solace in an optimistic young woman who inspires him to finally make a difference in the world. Tender yet damning in its depiction of soulless bureaucracy, *Ikiru* is one of the most emotionally wrenching films of all time. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Ikiru*: HBO Max

**Director:** Akira Kurosawa

**Cast:** Takashi Shimura, Miki Odagiri

In the Mood for Love (2000)

Tony Leung as Chow Mo-wan and Maggie Cheung as Su Li-zhen in 'In the Mood for Love'.

Miramax/Everett

No film has ever ached quite like *In the Mood for Love*. Mr. Chow (Tony Leung) and Mrs. Chan (Maggie Cheung) are doomed, seeking each other's company because their unfaithful spouses aren't around. A shared loneliness evolves into an overwhelming need, but their love can never be spoken or acted upon, hiding underneath a thin façade in polite society, circa 1962. There's a good reason this is considered one of the best movies ever made, and if any romance is likely to consume you with regret for the one that got away, this is it.

Where to watch *In the Mood for Love*: HBO Max

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Wong Kar-wai

**Cast: **Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, Rebecca Pan

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999)

Halle Berry as Dorothy Dandridge in 'Introducing Dorothy Dandridge'.

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Only three years before Halle Berry became the first Black woman to win the Best Actress Oscar, she portrayed the first-ever Black woman nominated in that category: Dorothy Dandridge. This HBO TV movie documents Dandridge's difficult life beyond the glamour of Hollywood, from tumultuous marriages to mismanaged career choices. Berry portrays Dandridge as wounded but tenacious, a complex person in an industry that didn't always know what to do with her. It's a tragic story, but well worth a watch to witness Berry's performance, which won her an Emmy and a Golden Globe award. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Introducing Dorothy Dandridge*: HBO Max

**Director:** Martha Coolidge

**Cast:** Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Obba Babatundé, Loretta Devine, LaTanya Richardson

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Moonlight (2016)

Alex R. Hibbert as 'Little' Chiron and Mahershala Ali as Juan in 'Moonlight'.

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There aren't many winners of the Oscars' top prize that look or feel like *Moonlight*, a quiet, deeply empathetic coming-of-age drama about a Black boy growing into manhood and struggling with his sexuality. Barry Jenkins never set out to make a Best Picture winner, but the brilliance of his sophomore effort is in how it comes from such an honest place. EW's critic calls *Moonlight* "a lyrical meditation on identity — racial identity, masculine identity, and sexual identity," one that leaves you overwhelmed in the best way by its conclusion. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Moonlight*: HBO Max

**EW grade:** A

**Director:** Barry Jenkins

**Cast:** Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe

The Normal Heart (2014)

Mark Ruffalo as Alexander 'Ned' Weeks and Taylor Kitsch as Bruce Niles in 'The Normal Heart'.

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Ryan Murphy's Emmy-winning adaptation of Larry Kramer's incendiary play of the same name is an emotionally wrenching drama about the early years of the AIDS crisis. Mark Ruffalo stars as Ned Weeks (whom Kramer loosely based on himself), a writer who doggedly tries to call attention to the AIDS epidemic while tending to his boyfriend Felix (Matt Bomer), who is dying of the disease. EW's critic commends Bomer in particular, observing, "It's impossible to tear your eyes away from him, not only because he's so skeletal, but also because his delicate performance is quietly devastating." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Normal Heart*: HBO Max

**Director:** Ryan Murphy

**Cast:** Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch, Jim Parsons, Julia Roberts

Past Lives (2023)

Greta Lee as Nora Moon and Teo Yoo as Jung Hae Sung in 'Past Lives'. Jon Pack/A24

All of us have wondered what would've happened if we had chosen a different path earlier in our lives. This auspicious feature debut from writer-director Celine Song poignantly tackles this idea, telling the story of Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), childhood friends (with the potential for something more) who grew apart after the former left South Korea. Now in their 30s, they decide to reconnect in New York City, though their relationship is complicated by the fact that Nora is now married. EW's critic calls *Past Lives* "at once heartbreaking and life-affirming" in its approach to "confronting questions about who we are, who we were, and who we could've been." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Past Lives*: HBO Max

**Director:** Celine Song

**Cast:** Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro

Secrets & Lies (1996)

Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Hortense Cumberbatch and Brenda Blethyn as Cynthia Purley in 'Secrets & Lies'.

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Mike Leigh understands the lives of everyday people more than most directors working today, as evidenced by this highly emotional, Oscar-nominated drama. The film follows a young Black woman named Hortense (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), who wishes to connect to her white birth mother, Cynthia (Brenda Blethyn). While Cynthia doesn't believe Hortense's claims at first, she comes to accept the truth while also juggling her dysfunctional relationship with her family. Blethyn's fragile performance makes *Secrets & Lies* a shattering watch, as Leigh explores working-class problems in sobering fashion. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Secrets & Lies*: HBO Max

**Director:** Mike Leigh

**Cast:** Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, Claire Rushbrook

Sorry, Baby (2025)

Eva Victor as Agnes in 'Sorry, Baby'.

One of the best traits of this indie darling is how it never feels like it's trying to emotionally manipulate the audience, yet its storytelling is tremendously moving nonetheless. Eva Victor wrote, directed, and stars in this dramedy about a young college professor struggling with depression after suffering a traumatic event years ago. As she tries to move forward with her life, she also attempts to define how she feels about what's happened to her. "It's complicated and unassuming in the same beat," writes EW's critic, calling the film "one of the most thoughtful and unforgettable of the year." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Sorry, Baby*: HBO Max

**Director:** Eva Victor

**Cast:** Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormack, Lucas Hedges

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)

Sheryl Lee as Laura Palmer in 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'.

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Fans of *Twin Peaks* already knew the tragic end of homecoming queen Laura Palmer's (Sheryl Lee) story. This prequel film, released one year after the original series finale, rewinds to a week before her unspeakable murder to show us the consequential events leading up to it. Laura grapples with a severe drug addiction and a malevolent spirit who ultimately dooms her fate, with Lee delivering a raw, shattering performance that frequently stuns you into silence. While unappreciated in its time, the film has undergone a significant reevaluation in the decades since its release and has been hailed as deeply empathetic toward its central figure and unflinching in its depiction of what sexual abuse victims experience. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me*: HBO Max

**Director:** David Lynch

**Cast:** Sheryl Lee, Ray Wise, David Bowie, Chris Isaak, Harry Dean Stanton

Watership Down (1978)

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As anyone who's seen it (or read the source material) will tell you, *Watership Down* isn't your standard kid-friendly fare about cute bunnies getting into adventures. The British animated film follows a group of rabbits who flee after one of their own has a premonition of their warren's destruction. Venturing out to find new shelter, the rabbits face an increasingly dangerous world full of predators and hope to find peace again. EW listed *Watership Down* as one of the best adaptations of a children's book, calling it a "rare kind of animated movie that's unhurried — even poetic — in its attempts to grab your attention." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Watership Down*: HBO Max

**Director:** Martin Rosen

**Cast:** John Hurt, Richard Briers, Michael Graham Cox, Simon Cadell, Zero Mostel

We Live in Time (2024)

Grace Delaney as Ella, Andrew Garfield as Tobias, and Florence Pugh as Almut in 'We Live in Time'.

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This time-hopping drama follows the highs and lows of a relationship, with Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh giving some of their most heartfelt performances on film to date. The actors star as recent divorcé Tobias (Garfield) and ice skater-turned-chef Almut (Pugh), who fall in love and hope to have children, though a diagnosis threatens to disrupt their plans. Those who love the earnest, bittersweet tone of *This Is Us* will find a lot to like about *We Live in Time*, including its cleverly constructed nonlinear narrative and the sincere chemistry between Garfield and Pugh. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *We Live in Time*: HBO Max

**Director:** John Crowley

**Cast:** Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh

Wit (2001)

Emma Thompson as Dr. Vivian Bearing in 'Wit'.

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Emma Thompson delivers one of her most moving performances in this smartly written TV movie. The Oscar winner stars as Vivian Bearing, a brilliant English professor who is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Grappling with her new reality, Vivian tries to retain her strength while reckoning with her life's work. Though there is an inherent sadness in its premise, *Wit* is indeed worthy of its title, a witty, clear-eyed look at life and death that forgoes easy sentiment. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Wit*: HBO Max

**Director:** Mike Nichols

**Cast:** Emma Thompson, Christopher Lloyd, Audra McDonald, Eileen Atkins

A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

Peter Falk as Nick Longhetti and Gena Rowlands as Mabel Longhetti in 'A Woman Under the Influence'.

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John Cassavetes' portrait of a woman unraveling is a raw, unflinching examination of depression and marriage. Gena Rowlands plays Mabel, a housewife whose mental illness puts a strain on her relationship with her husband, Nick (Peter Falk). As Mabel's erratic behavior intensifies, Nick faces difficult decisions to get his wife proper treatment. Rowlands' performance is shattering, giving us a deeply vulnerable look into Mabel's fractured psyche. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *A Woman Under the Influence*: HBO Max

**Director: **John Cassavetes

**Cast: **Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk

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US targets Chinese chipmaking with proposed export restrictions on ASML and others

US targets Chinese chipmaking with proposed export restrictions on ASML and others By Toby SterlingFri, April 3, 2026 at 11:44 AM UTC 0 A red pedestrian crossing traffic light outside ASML offices on the day of workers' walkout over the company's plans to cut its workforce, in Veldhoven, Netherlands, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Nicolas Economou By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM, April 3 (Reuters) A crossparty group of U.S. politicians have proposed a law to impose further restrictions on ‌exports of computer chipmaking equipment to China, affecting companies such as ‌ASML and China's top chipmakers.

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AMSTERDAM, April 3 (Reuters) - A cross-party group of U.S. politicians have proposed a law to impose further restrictions on ‌exports of computer chipmaking equipment to China, affecting companies such as ‌ASML and China's top chipmakers.

The draft MATCH Act announced late on Thursday is aimed at ​protecting the U.S. lead in artificial intelligence by preventing Chinese companies from obtaining chip manufacturing tools they cannot make themselves and ensuring that companies based in U.S.-allied nations face the same restrictions as their U.S. rivals.

The U.S. ‌has previously introduced several rounds ⁠of export restrictions aimed at curbing China's chipmaking capability, but those were led by President Donald Trump or President ⁠Joe Biden rather than Congress.

Lawmakers said their focus was on restricting technologies where China relies on imports, such as immersion DUV lithography needed to create chip ​circuitry. ​This market segment is dominated by the ​Netherlands' ASML, competing with smaller ‌Japanese rival Nikon.

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The proposed law would also prevent the sale or servicing of such equipment to leading Chinese chipmakers SMIC, Hua Hong, Huawei, CXMT and YMTC.

ASML declined to comment on Friday.

Existing rules coordinated with the U.S. and enforced by the Dutch government block ASML from sending its most advanced ‌tools to China. However, ASML still sells ​older DUV lines to Chinese chipmakers and ​to leading South Korean and ​Taiwanese companies with operations in China. The new law ‌would prohibit that.

China was ASML's largest ​market in 2025, accounting ​for 33% of sales. That figure is expected to drop to 20% this year, it said in January.

"It is not our place ​to comment on draft ‌legislation proposed by lawmakers from other countries," said a spokesperson ​from the Netherlands' foreign ministry, which oversees trade and export policy.

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Worker and Dad of 3 Dies After Falling 60 Feet at Construction Site Angelique BrenesFri, April 3, 2026 at 4:58 AM UTC 1 David RodriguezCredit: GoFundMe David Rodriguez, a 45yearold construction worker and father of three, died after a 60foot fall in Kansas A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support his family Midwest Drywall and OSHA are investigating the incident, and work at the site has been temporarily suspended A 45yearold construction worker and father of three has died after falling approximately 60 feet at a job site in Wichita, Kan., according to local reports.

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David Rodriguez, a 45-year-old construction worker and father of three, died after a 60-foot fall in Kansas

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support his family

Midwest Drywall and OSHA are investigating the incident, and work at the site has been temporarily suspended

A 45-year-old construction worker and father of three has died after falling approximately 60 feet at a job site in Wichita, Kan., according to local reports.

David Rodriguez was working at the Bio-Med building near English Street and Topeka Avenue, a few blocks west of INTRUST Bank Arena, when the incident occurred around 11 a.m. local time on March 30, 12 News reported.

The first responding crew began patient care upon arrival, and Rodriguez was considered in critical condition because of how far he fell, Wichita Fire Department Battalion Chief Jose Ocadiz told KAKE.

Rodriguez later died from his injuries.

Midwest Drywall confirmed in a statement to KAKE, 12 News and The Wichita Eagle that one of its employees had died following the incident.

"Midwest Drywall is heartbroken to confirm that a member of our team passed away following an incident today at a construction site in downtown Wichita," Midwest Drywall's statement read. "Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with the individual's family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time. The site has been secured, and work has been temporarily suspended while the incident is reviewed."

Rodriguez is survived by his wife, Rosemary, and their three children, ages 9, 8 and 6. In a post shared to Facebook, the nonprofit League 42 described him as a "hard worker and devoted family man," noting that all three of his children play baseball for the organization.

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"We offer our deepest condolences to David's family and friends," the group said in part.

A GoFundMe campaign created on behalf of Rodriguez's family describes him as "one of the hardest workers" who "lived to serve his friends and family."

"I will always remember David as genuine, kind, and funny, he always was making his friends laugh and was definitely the life of the party, he always lit up every room he walked into," the fundraiser reads.

The campaign has raised over $27,000 of its $40,000 goal so far. It aims to help cover funeral and living expenses for his family as they grieve.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating Rodriguez's death, 12 News reported.

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PEOPLE reached out to OSHA, Midwest Drywall and the Wichita fire and police departments.

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Gulf kingdom of Bahrain cracks down on dissent as Iran war reignites internal unrest

Gulf kingdom of Bahrain cracks down on dissent as Iran war reignites internal unrest SAM METZ Fri, April 3, 2026 at 8:04 AM UTC 0 1 / 0Bahrain CrackdownFILE This image released by Bahrain's Interior Ministry shows firefighters extinguishing flames after an Iranian projectile struck an industrial area in Ma'ameer, Bahrain, March 9, 2026. (Bahrain Interior Ministry via AP, File) () A man detained in Bahrain last month as the island kingdom came under missile attack from Iran vanished for days, until his family was called to retrieve his body from a military hospital.

Gulf kingdom of Bahrain cracks down on dissent as Iran war reignites internal unrest

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1 / 0Bahrain CrackdownFILE - This image released by Bahrain's Interior Ministry shows firefighters extinguishing flames after an Iranian projectile struck an industrial area in Ma'ameer, Bahrain, March 9, 2026. (Bahrain Interior Ministry via AP, File) ()

A man detained in Bahrain last month as the island kingdom came under missile attack from Iran vanished for days, until his family was called to retrieve his body from a military hospital.

Relatives said Mohamed al-Mousawi, a Shiite Muslim who had previously been imprisoned, was saving money to start a business. His body was returned covered in slash marks and bruising, including on the soles of his feet.

His death has become a flashpoint in the Sunni-ruled, Shiite-majority country on the war's front lines, where critics say authorities have revived tactics used to suppress Arab Spring protests in 2011.

Bahrain, a monarchy that hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, has arrested dozens of people throughout the war for filming strikes and demonstrations, expressing support for Iran, and on suspicion of spying for it.

"They want to make sure nobody challenges the state's narrative and silence any voices not telling the story (of the war) how they want it to be told," said Sayed Ahmed AlWadaei of the London-based Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy.

Bahrain's Interior Ministry said al-Mousawi was arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran, allegations denied by his family, and that images of his wounds were "inaccurate and misleading." Bahrain's government said in a statement that the country is defending its national security. It denied any sectarianism, saying authorities have acted lawfully and that independent bodies investigate allegations of abuse.

Signs of torture

Al-Mousawi served about 11 years of a 21-year prison sentence on charges including arson and belonging to a terrorist cell before being released in 2024 as part of a royal amnesty.

A relative and a close family friend, who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals, said al-Mousawi disappeared on March 19 after attending prayers with two friends who also have not been seen since. Rights groups have long accused Bahrain of enforced disappearances.

On March 27, his family received a call to collect his body. The relative, who saw it at the morgue, said al-Mousawi appeared to have been whipped with cables. He said there were apparent electrocution burns, including behind his knees, and cigarette burns elsewhere on the body.

The AP separately reviewed images of al-Mousawi's body, which bore marks described by a total of five witnesses who saw it in person. All spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution.

Bahrain's Interior Ministry said al-Mousawi had been held by the National Security Agency. As part of reforms following the 2011 protests, the domestic spy service was stripped of its powers to arrest over abuse allegations. But they were restored in 2017 as Bahrain deepened a long-running campaign to suppress dissent.

The Interior Ministry said images of "injuries sustained by the deceased are inaccurate and misleading and have been deliberately disseminated to mislead public opinion," without elaborating.

The death certificate from the military hospital said he died of a heart attack. His family said the 32-year-old had no preexisting conditions.

Ahmed Banasr, a forensic expert with the New York-based Physicians for Human Rights, said the wounds in the images were consistent with blunt force trauma. Wounds on the soles of his feet help rule out other explanations, such as a fight or fall.

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"The findings are highly consistent with alleged torture," he said.

War aggravates long-standing grievances

Al-Mousawi was among dozens of Bahraini Shiites ensnared in a crackdown that critics say has escalated since Israel and the U.S. launched the war against Iran on Feb. 28.

Rights groups see the arrests and al-Mousawi's death as a new phase in Bahrain's long-running campaign of repression that reached a peak in 2011 as pro-democracy uprisings swept the region. That year, the ruling Al Khalifa family crushed mass demonstrations with help from troops from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Periodic unrest has continued since, with the government casting the mostly Shiite protesters as Iranian proxies. Unlike other Sunni monarchies in the Gulf, Bahrain — like Iran — has a Shiite majority.

"It really remains to be seen how far the government is going to go in its crackdown on people," said Maryam al-Khawaja, a Bahraini activist living abroad whose father is jailed in Bahrain. "What we're seeing right now is definitely a lot more heavy-handed than we have in the past few years."

Bahrain says it targets those who aid the enemy

Bahrain's government said its security measures are "a direct and proportionate response" to Iran's attacks.

"The individuals arrested include those who filmed military and strategic sites during an active attack on Bahraini territory, those who passed sensitive information, and those who publicly expressed support for a state that had just launched strikes against Bahraini soil," it said.

"To present arrests made on the basis of conduct as evidence of sectarian persecution and conflate the two — is a framing that we firmly and unequivocally reject," it added.

Since the war's start, at least 41 people — including migrant workers — have been arrested for sharing images of what authorities described as "Iranian aggression," or for expressing sympathy for it. Some are accused of treason — a charge that can carry a life sentence or the death penalty.

Bahrain has tallied more than 600 Iranian drone and missile strikes, which have killed at least two people and struck infrastructure, including a desalination plant, an oil refinery and an aluminum smelter. Iran has also repeatedly targeted the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters.

Some demonstrators have mourned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and celebrated strikes on Bahrain, according to videos seen by AP. They also show firebombs being thrown and cars set ablaze.

A father fears his son could be put to death

The day after the war began, 21-year-old Hussein Fatiil and a friend posted social media videos of themselves waving a poster of Iran's supreme leader at a protest outside the U.S. Embassy. Minutes later, plainclothes officers took them away in an unmarked car.

The men resurfaced hours later, calling home from a police station after being interrogated, Hussein's father, Naji Fatiil, told the AP.

Three days later, Hussein called his family again and said he'd been charged with five offenses, including misusing social media and inciting hatred and treason, his father said.

"The charges are extremely serious and exaggerate what happened," he said, adding his son said the protest outside the embassy was peaceful. "Now he might be charged with the most severe punishment. All I want is for my son to have a normal life and not be sentenced to death."

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