The Longest Day is a war film based on the book of the same name by Cornelius Ryan. The movie depicts the pivotal events of the D-Day invasion on the Normandy beaches on June 6, 1944, during World War II.

D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in history, with around 100,000 Allied troops landing on the Normandy coast, which was occupied by Nazi Germany. This event marked a significant turning point in WWII, leading to subsequent defeats for the German forces.

“The Longest Day” stands out among WWII films for its detailed and complex portrayal of the Normandy campaign from both Allied and German perspectives.The film won 2 Oscars and received 5 nominations, and it is ranked among the top 50 greatest war films of all time.