Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The World at War List

  • The Vietnam War - A comprehensive documentary series detailing the Vietnam War and its effects on the world.
  • Band of Brothers - A miniseries depicting the history of 'Easy' Company during WWII, focusing on the personal stories of soldiers.
  • The Civil War - A documentary by Ken Burns that chronicles the American Civil War through personal stories and historical analysis.
  • World War II in Colour - A documentary series that presents WWII through colorized footage and narrations.
  • The Great War - A documentary series covering World War I, its context, and consequences through archival footage and personal accounts.
  • Apocalypse: The Second World War - A documentary series featuring rare archival footage from WWII, narrated in a dramatic style.
  • The World Wars - A documentary miniseries that covers both World Wars from the perspectives of key historical figures.
  • The Holocaust - A documentary series that delves into the Holocaust, its impact, and the personal stories of survivors.
  • The Americans - A period drama centered around a Russian espionage family's life in America during the Cold War, reflecting historical tensions.
  • Our World War - A drama series that tells the stories of soldiers during WWI through a mix of contemporary and historical storytelling.
  • Generation Kill - A miniseries that follows the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion during the early stages of the Iraq War, revealing war's realities.
  • The Story of Us - A documentary series exploring the history and development of the United States, including significant wars.
  • The Second World War - A British documentary series that examines the key events and figures of WWII through a historical lens.
  • The War - A documentary film series produced by Ken Burns about the American experience in WWII.
  • The Untold History of the United States - A documentary series presented by Oliver Stone, which re-examines American history through a critical lens including wars.
  • The Fall of Berlin - A historical film that focuses on the last days of WWII from the perspective of the Soviet Union.
  • Restrepo - A documentary film that immerses viewers in the experience of soldiers deployed to Afghanistan, showcasing modern warfare.
  • The Last Days - An Academy Award-winning documentary focusing on the Holocaust survivors' stories during the last days of WWII.
  • They Shall Not Grow Old - A documentary featuring archival footage of WWI, brought to life with modern technology and colorization.
  • Nineteen Eighty-Four - A dystopian film based on George Orwell's novel reflecting themes of war, totalitarianism, and social control.
  • The Pacific - A companion miniseries to Band of Brothers, focusing on the experiences of U.S. Marines in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
  • Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb - A satirical film about the Cold War and the fears associated with nuclear warfare.
  • One Day in September - A documentary about the Munich Olympics massacre and the events surrounding it, addressing modern terrorism.
  • For All Mankind - A documentary about the Apollo space program with a focus on the Cold War context in which it developed.
  • A World Apart - A historical drama focusing on the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa during the 1980s.
  • The Alamo - Historical drama depicting the Battle of the Alamo, focusing on themes of war and heroism.
  • The Spanish Civil War - A documentary series that explores the Spanish Civil War and its impact on Europe leading to WWII.
  • The War That Changed Us - A documentary that explores how the First World War transformed societies around the globe.
  • The Siege of Jadotville - A historical drama about the Irish Army's stand against overwhelming odds during a UN mission in the Congo.
  • The Great War - A dramatic retelling of WWI stories from various perspectives, featuring real historical events.
  • The Spy Who Came In from the Cold - A Cold War espionage thriller that captures the tense geopolitical climate of the period.
  • The Killing Fields - A historical drama based on the Cambodian genocide during the Khmer Rouge regime, shedding light on the consequences of war.
  • Hotel Rwanda - A historical drama based on the Rwandan genocide and the humanitarian crisis that ensued.
  • Charlie Wilson's War - A film that recounts the CIA's involvement in the Soviet-Afghan War, showcasing political and military strategies.
  • Restrepo - A gripping documentary following a platoon in Afghanistan, offering an intimate view of modern combat.
  • The Gunman - An action-thriller that reflects on political machinations and military experiences, set in modern-day conflicts.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War
109 min
SS 1 EP 10
2017 United States of America 28596 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
2
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2001 Switzerland 539524 9.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
3
The Civil War
The Civil War
76 min
SS 1 EP 9
1990 18964 9 Serie Ended TV-14
4
World War II in Colour
World War II in Colour
50 min
SS 1 EP 13
2009 United Kingdom 7576 8.7 Serie Ended TV-PG
5
The Great War
The Great War
137 min
1959 France 4655 8.1 Movie Released
6 2009 France 14561 9 Serie Ended TV-PG
7
The World Wars
The World Wars
90 min
SS 1 EP 3
2014 United States of America 2443 7.9 Serie Ended
8
The Americans
The Americans
48 min
SS 6 EP 75
2013 United States of America 112919 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
9
Our World War
Our World War
60 min
SS 1 EP 3
2014 United Kingdom 1905 8.1 Serie Ended
10
Generation Kill
Generation Kill
65 min
SS 1 EP 7
2008 60257 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
11 1999 United States of America 25090 6 Movie Released R
12
The War
The War
126 min
1994 United States of America 13697 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
13 1950 Soviet Union 557 5.6 Movie Released
14
Restrepo
Restrepo
93 min
2010 United States of America 24536 7.4 Movie Released
15
The Last Days
The Last Days
100 min
2013 Spain 9078 6.1 Movie Released
16 2018 New Zealand 38780 8.2 Movie Released R
17 1984 United Kingdom 80611 7.1 Movie Released R
18
The Pacific
The Pacific
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2010 United States of America 132838 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
19 1964 United Kingdom 522663 8.3 Movie Released PG
20 1999 Germany 6268 7.8 Movie Released R
21
For All Mankind
For All Mankind
81 min
SS 4 EP 40
2019 United States of America 72232 8.1 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
22
A World Apart
A World Apart
113 min
1988 United Kingdom 1854 7 Movie Released PG
23
The Alamo
The Alamo
137 min
2004 United States of America 22481 6 Movie Released
24
The Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War
n/a
SS 1 EP 6
1983 United Kingdom 199 8.2 Serie Ended
25
The War That Changed Us
The War That Changed Us
57 min
SS 1 EP 4
2014 Australia 36 7.2 Serie Ended
26 2016 Ireland 44935 7.2 Movie Released
27 1965 United Kingdom 18989 7.5 Movie Released
28 1984 United Kingdom 60089 7.8 Movie Released
29
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda
121 min
2004 Italy 374612 8.1 Movie Released
30 2007 Germany 125718 7 Movie Released R
31
The Gunman
The Gunman
115 min
2015 France 43584 5.8 Movie Released R
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