Below is an incomplete list of fictional feature films which include events of the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) in the narrative.
For short films about the Spanish Civil War, see the List of World War II short films.
For films about the Spanish Maquis see List of films about the Spanish Maquis.
1930s
YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorBattles, campaigns, events depicted1937SpainDawn of HopeAurora de esperanzaAntonio Sau OliteDrama.1937United StatesLove Under FireGeorge MarshallCrime, Drama, Romance, War.1937United StatesJames P. HoganAction, Adventure, Drama, Romance, War. Refugees flee bombing of Madrid1938United StatesBlockadeWilliam DieterleDrama, Romance, War. Peasant supports the Republic1938Nazi GermanyComrades at SeaKameraden auf SeeHeinz PaulWar. German sailors save Spanish civilians at the beginning of the Civil War1938MexicoRefugees in MadridRefugiados en MadridAlejandro GalindoDrama, Romance, War. Refugees in Madrid1938–39FranceSpainDays of Hope or Man's HopeEspoir: Sierra de TeruelBoris Peskine André MalrauxDrama, War. Shows defense of the 2nd Spanish Republic by the Republican air force, filmed on location in northeastern Spain. Includes scenes of street fighting and a bombing raid. Based on a novel Man's Hope.1939ItalyCarmen Among the RedsCarmen fra i rossiEdgar NevilleWar. Tragic love between two Nationalist agents among the Republicans Based on an unknown novel.1939ItalySpainFront of MadridFrente de MadridEdgar NevilleTragic love between two Nationalist agents among the Republicans Based on an unknown novel.
1940s
YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorBattles, campaigns, events depicted1940Nazi GermanyRequest ConcertWunschkonzertEduard von BorsodyMusical, Romance, War. Condor Legion1940United StatesArise, My LoveMitchell LeisenComedy, Drama, Romance. Spanish Civil War through French capitulation, 19401940ItalySpainL'uomo della legioneRomolo MarcelliniDrama, War. Italian veteran of the War of Ethiopia volunteers to fight for the Falange in Spain1940ItalySpainL'assedio dell'AlcazarSin novedad en el AlcázarAugusto GeninaDrama, War. Siege of the Alcázar in Toledo, 19361940ItalyL'ebbrezza del cieloGiorgio FerroniA group of Italian aspiring young pilots construct a glider and then volunteer for service in the Spanish Civil War1941SpainBecause i saw you cryPorque te vi llorarJuan de OrduñaDrama.1941SpainThe Cruiser BalearesEl crucero BalearesEnrique del CampoWar. Spanish cruiser Baleares, Battle of Cape Palos (1938)1941SpainEscuadrillaAntonio RománDrama, War. Two pilots of the Falange1942Soviet UnionLad from Our TownПарень из нашего городаAleksandr StolperBoris IvanovDrama, War. Based on the play Lad from Our Town.1942SpainWedding in hellBoda en el infiernoAntonio RománDrama, War.1942SpainRaceRazaJosé Luis Sáenz de HerediaBiography, Drama, History, War.1942SpainRed and BlackRojo y negroCarlos Arévalo CalvetDrama, War. Falange's fifth column in Madrid1943United StatesRichard WallaceFilm-Noir, Mystery. Spy thriller based on Dorothy B. Hughes novel1943United StatesFor Whom the Bell TollsSam WoodAdventure, Drama, History, Romance, War. Drama based on Ernest Hemingway novel. American joins guerrillas in attack on bridge1943ItalySpecial CorrespondentsInviati specialiRomolo MarcelliniDrama. An Italian journalist discovers an enemy female agent in the Spanish Civil War and then in Egypt during World War II1945United KingdomThe Man from MoroccoMutz GreenbaumAction, Adventure.1945United StatesConfidential AgentHerman ShumlinDrama, Thriller.1949SpainThe sanctuary does not give upEl santuario no se rindeArturo Ruiz CastilloDrama, War. Siege of Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza1949SpainLife in ShadowsVida en sombrasLorenzo Llobet GràciaDrama.
1950s
YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorBattles, campaigns, events depicted1951SpainFacing the SeaRostro al marCarlos Serrano de OsmaDrama, War.1951SpainClose to heavenCerca del cieloDomingo ViladomatBiography, Drama, War.1951SpainRecklessBalarrasaJosé Antonio Nieves CondeCrime, Drama.1951SpainService at SeaServicio en la marLuis Suárez de LezoDrama, War.1952United StatesThe Snows of KilimanjaroHenry KingAdventure, Drama, Romance, War.1954SpainTwo PathsDos caminosArturo Ruiz CastilloDrama, War.1954SpainThe patrolLa patrullaPedro LazagaDrama, War.1955East GermanyErnst Thälmann - leader of his classErnst Thälmann – Führer seiner KlasseKurt MaetzigBiography, Drama, History.1955West GermanAs Long as You LiveSolange du lebstHarald ReinlDrama.1956East GermanyI am thirstyMich dürstetKarl ParylaDrama, War. Based on short story Um Spaniens Freiheit.1957East GermanyWhere you are goingWo Du hin gehstMartin HellbergWar.1958SpainHeroes of the AirHéroes del aireRamón TorradoAdventure, Drama, War.1959SpainThe infinite frontEl frente infinitoPedro LazagaDrama, War.
1960s
YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorBattles, campaigns, events depicted1960SpainFranceThe CrossroadsLa encrucijadaAlfonso BalcázarDrama.1960East GermanyPeople with wingsLeute mit FlügelnKonrad WolfWar, Drama.1960SpainThe faithful infantryLa fiel infanteríaPedro LazagaDrama, War.1960United StatesItalyLa sposa bellaNunnally JohnsonAction, Drama, War, Romance. Romantic drama from Bruce Marshall novel1960East GermanyFive CartridgesFünf PatronenhülsenFrank BeyerWar.1961FranceThe Spanish FestivalLa Fête espagnoleJean-Jacques VierneDrama, War.1962SpainClean wheatTrigo limpioIgnacio F. IquinoDrama, War. Red Terror1962MexicoOn the empty balconyEn el balcón vacíoJomí García AscotDrama.1962SpainA Land for AllTierra de todosAntonio Isasi-IsasmendiDrama, War.1965East GermanySoviet UnionThey Shall Not PassОни не пройдутSiegfried KühnDrama, War. Based on a novel Comrade Hans.1966SpainAdvanced positionPosición avanzadaPedro LazagaDrama, War.1966SpainThe lost eyesLos ojos perdidosRafael García SerranoDrama, War.1966Soviet UnionLatviaNocturneНоктюрнNoktirneRostislav GoryayevDrama, War.1967FranceThe WallLe MurSerge RoulletDrama. Based on short story The Wall.1968SpainCrusade at seaCruzada en la marIsidoro Martínez-VelaDrama, War. Spanish cruiser Almirante Cervera1968Soviet UnionThis momentЭто мгновениеŠis mirklisEmil LoteanuDrama, War.1969United KingdomThe Prime of Miss Jean BrodieRonald NeameComedy, Drama, Romance.1969SpainThe other tree of GuernicaEl otro árbol de GuernicaPedro LazagaBiography, Drama. Based on a novel El otro árbol de Guernica.
1970s
YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorBattles, campaigns, events depicted1970Soviet UnionHail, Mary!Салют, Мария!Iosif KheifitsDrama. Mariya Fortus1970SpainItalyHand Strike (Explosion)Golpe de mano (Explosión)José Antonio de la LomaAction, Drama, War. Battle of the Ebro1971SpainThe rebel mountainLa montaña rebeldeRamón TorradoWar, Drama.1971SpainThe shoreLa orillaLuis LuciaDrama.1971Soviet UnionOfficersОфицерыVladimir RogovoyDrama, Romance, War.1972SpainThe house of chivasLa casa de las chivasLeón KlimovskyDrama. Based on the play La casa de las chivas.1975BulgariaDoomed SoulsOsadeni DushiОсъдени ДушиVulo RadevDrama, Romance, War. Romance drama based on Dimitar Dimov novel1975Soviet UnionMirrorЗеркалоAndrei TarkovskyBiography, Drama.1975East GermanySoviet UnionYugoslaviaFranceBetween Day and NightZwischen Nacht und TagHorst E. BrandtErich Weinert1975FranceItalyThe Tree of GuernicaL' Arbre de GuernicaFernando ArrabalDrama, War.1976SpainThe Legion Like WomenA la Legión le gustan las mujeresRafael GilComedy.1976SpainLong Vacations of 36Las largas vacaciones del 36Jaime CaminoDrama, History.1976SpainFamily PortraitRetrato de FamiliaAntonio Giménez-RicoDrama, War.1976ItalyA Sold LifeUna vita vendutaAldo FlorioWar. Two Italian soldiers of the Corpo Truppe Volontarie. Based on Leonardo Sciascia short novel L'antimonio1977SpainLet's have the war in peaceTengamos la guerra en pazEugenio MartínComedy.1977SpainOne of the million deadUno del millón de muertosAndrés Velasco RubioDrama.1977Soviet UnionHungaryCode Name LukácsПсевдоним: ЛукачFedőneve: LukácsManos ZachariasBiography. Hungarian writer, political exile and XII International Brigade commander Máté Zalka's final months.1978SpainSoldiersSoldadosAlfonso UngríaDrama.1978Soviet UnionSwitzerlandThe Velvet seasonБархатный сезонVladimir PavlovichDrama, War.1979SpainCompanys, procés a CatalunyaCompanys, proceso a CataluñaJosep Maria FornBiography, Drama, History.
1980s
YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorBattles, campaigns, events depicted1980Soviet UnionSpanish versionИспанский вариантSpāņu variantsĒriks LācisThriller. Based on a novel Spanish version.1980ItalyQuiet country womenTranquille donne di campagnaClaudio GiorgiDrama.1980SpainStubble landTierra de rastrojosAntonio Gonzalo1981FranceThe Red ShadowL'Ombre rougeJean-Louis ComolliDrama, Thriller.1982SpainDiamond SquareLa plaça del DiamantFrancesc BetriuDrama. Based on a novel The Time of the Doves.1984SpainMemoirs of General EscobarMemorias del General EscobarJosé Luis MadridDrama. Based on a memoir. Antonio Escobar Huertas1984SpainBicycles Are for the SummerLas bicicletas son para el veranoJaime ChávarriDrama.1985SpainRequiem for a Spanish PeasantRéquiem por un campesino españolFrancesc BetriuDrama.1985SpainThe HeiferLa vaquillaLuis García BerlangaComedy, War.1986SpainThe War of the MadmenLa guerra de los locosManolo MatjiDrama.1986SpainThe Bastard Brother of GodEl hermano bastardo de DiosBenito RabalDrama, War. Based on a novel El hermano bastardo de Dios.1986SpainDragon RapideJaime CaminoDrama, History. Gen. Franco prepares his uprising against the Republic from Spanish Morocco, 19361986SpainVoyage to NowhereEl viaje a ninguna parteFernando Fernán GómezComedy, Drama. Comedy-drama based on director's novel. Travelling comedy troupe during war and post-war Francoist Spain1987SpainTo the four windsA los cuatro vientosJosé Antonio ZorrillaArantxa UrretabizkaiaDrama. Lauaxeta, Bombing of Guernica1987SpainHooray for the band!¡Biba la banda!Ricardo PalaciosComedy, War.1988Soviet UnionPolandCzechoslovakiaHungaryBulgariaEast GermanySpainFaithfulness We PledgeВерными останемсяВерни ще останемWir bleiben treuVěrni zůstanemePozostaniemy wierniAndrei MalyukovDrama, War.
1990s