Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Jarhead List
- Restrepo - A documentary that captures the experiences of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, similar in perspective to Jarhead.
- American Sniper - Focuses on the life of a U.S. Navy SEAL sniper, dealing with the realities of combat and personal struggles.
- Full Metal Jacket - Depicts the Vietnam War and explores the psychological effects of warfare on soldiers.
- Generation Kill - Miniseries that follows U.S. Marines in the early stages of the Iraq War, showcasing camaraderie and conflict.
- Platoon - Another Vietnam War film that explores the moral ambiguities and the impact of war on soldiers.
- Black Hawk Down - Tells the story of a military mission gone wrong in Somalia, focusing on heroism and the chaos of war.
- The Hurt Locker - Centers on bomb disposal experts in Iraq and highlights the psychological toll of war.
- Flags of Our Fathers - Follows the lives of the soldiers involved in the Battle of Iwo Jima and their struggles post-war.
- We Were Soldiers - Based on a true story of a group of soldiers in the Vietnam War, capturing the bonds formed in battle.
- A War - Focuses on the moral dilemmas faced by a Danish officer in Afghanistan and the impact of war on family.
- The Pacific - A miniseries that depicts the experiences of Marines during WWII, including personal and emotional struggles.
- Jarhead 2: Field of Fire - A sequel that continues exploring the life of a Marine in combat situations.
- Lone Survivor - Based on a true story, detailing a Navy SEAL mission that goes awry, showcasing brotherhood under fire.
- Saving Private Ryan - Known for its realistic portrayal of war, focusing on the sacrifices made by soldiers during WWII.
- Zero Dark Thirty - Chronicling the hunt for Osama bin Laden, dealing with the impact of war and the path it takes on individuals.
- The Deer Hunter - Explores the lives of a group of friends before, during, and after the Vietnam War.
- Band of Brothers - Miniseries about WWII soldiers, focusing on their experiences and bonds throughout the war.
- Captive State - While more sci-fi, it touches on themes of military control and individual struggles similar to Jarhead.
- The Green Mile - Not war-related, but explores themes of camaraderie and moral dilemmas similar to soldiers' experiences.
- Tears of the Sun - Follows Navy SEALs on a mission in Africa, showcasing personal and professional challenges faced by soldiers.
- Fury - Depicts a tank crew during WWII, focusing on their experiences and the harsh realities of war.
- Heartbreak Ridge - Focuses on a Marine's experience and the training and conflict of young soldiers.
- Sicario - Explores the moral ambiguity of war, even if it's a different context than traditional battlefield narratives.
- The Last Full Measure - Centers on the legacy of a Vietnam War hero, diving into the impact of war on individuals and families.
- Their Finest - While a different genre, it examines the impact and portrayal of war on storytelling.
- Born on the Fourth of July - Follows the life of a Vietnam War veteran, examining the aftermath and personal struggles post-war.
- The Only Living Boy in New York - Deals with relationships and human struggles in the backdrop of a non-combat but introspective setting.
- Edge of Tomorrow - Combines military themes with personal growth, albeit in a sci-fi setting.
- The Messenger - Explores the effects of war on soldiers returning home, similar to themes in Jarhead.
- Brothers - Explores the emotional toll of war on family and personal relationships, similar to Jarhead.
- A Few Good Men - Focuses on military life and the moral dilemmas faced by those in the armed forces.
- In the Valley of Elah - Explores the aftermath of war through the story of a father searching for his son, addressing similar themes.
- The Killing Fields - Focuses on the effects of war on individuals and the challenges faced by journalists during wartime.
- The War Tapes - A documentary told through the eyes of soldiers during the Iraq War, similar in perspective to Jarhead.
- Paths of Glory - Critiques the military system and the personal impact of war on soldiers.
- The Wind That Shakes the Barley - Explores the personal and political effects of war on individuals similar to the themes found in Jarhead.
- The Breadwinner - Animated but explores themes of resilience and personal strength in a war-torn environment.
- Sand Castle - Follows soldiers as they navigate the challenges of rebuilding and the personal toll of war.
- Nineteen Eighty-Four - While not war-focused, it examines totalitarianism and the impact on personal lives and freedoms.
- The Wall - Centers on a sniper and the psychological implications of war, mirroring Jarhead's exploration of mental challenges.
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2010 | United States of America | Biography | 24536 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
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2014 | United States of America | Action | 535391 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
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1987 | United Kingdom | Drama | 798308 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2008 | Drama | 60257 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA | |
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1986 | United Kingdom | Drama | 443850 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2001 | United Kingdom | Action | 427892 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
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2008 | United States of America | Drama | 476768 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
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2006 | United States of America | War | 130000 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2002 | Germany | Action | 152576 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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2015 | Denmark | Crime | 11276 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2010 | United States of America | Action | 132838 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2013 | United States of America | War | 309511 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 1514790 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
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2012 | India | Drama | 321851 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
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1978 | United Kingdom | Drama | 365631 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2001 | Switzerland | Drama | 539524 | 9.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2019 | United States of America | Action | 58640 | 6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 1425630 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
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2003 | United States of America | War | 131558 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | |
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2014 | United States of America | Action | 555635 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
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1986 | United States of America | Drama | 48752 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2015 | Mexico | Action | 484672 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 14329 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
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2017 | France | Comedy | 21454 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
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1989 | United States of America | Biography | 117616 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 | 2017 | United States of America | Drama | 18021 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | ||
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2014 | United States of America | Action | 746656 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 36931 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2009 | United States of America | Drama | 150308 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
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1992 | United States of America | Drama | 291492 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
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2007 | United States of America | History | 75399 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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1984 | United Kingdom | Biography | 60089 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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2006 | United States of America | Documentary | 1320 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | PG |
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1957 | United States of America | Drama | 215361 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2006 | Belgium | Drama | 55171 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2017 | Canada | Animation | 28526 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2017 | United Kingdom | Action | 27881 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | |
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1984 | United Kingdom | Drama | 80611 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2017 | United States of America | Action | 31628 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
