Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Grand Illusion List

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  • The Great Escape - Focuses on prisoners of war during World War II, with an emphasis on camaraderie and resistance.
  • All Quiet on the Western Front - A profound anti-war film that reflects on the futility of war from a soldier's perspective.
  • Cool Hand Luke - Highlights imprisonment and rebellion against authority, with strong character development.
  • A Very Long Engagement - A romantic story set in the aftermath of World War I, showcasing human resilience amidst warfare.
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  • Paths of Glory - Critiques military hierarchy and injustice in the context of WWI.
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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1957 United States of America 215361 8.4 Movie Released NR
2 1963 United States of America 261224 8.2 Movie Released
3 2022 Germany 252881 7.8 Movie Released R
4
Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke
127 min
1967 United States of America 190219 8.1 Movie Released PG
5 2004 France 76195 7.6 Movie Released R
6
The Pianist
The Pianist
150 min
2002 France 926283 8.5 Movie Released R
7
Come and See
Come and See
142 min
1985 Soviet Union 100240 8.4 Movie Released NR
8 1997 Italy 750960 8.6 Movie Released PG-13
9 1987 United Kingdom 798308 8.2 Movie Released
10 1998 United States of America 201250 7.6 Movie Released
11 1957 United Kingdom 235464 8.1 Movie Released PG
12
1917
1917
119 min
2019 India 690290 8.2 Movie Released R
13
Das Boot
Das Boot
150 min
1981 Germany 266535 8.4 Movie Released
14
Black Book
Black Book
145 min
2006 Belgium 80965 7.7 Movie Released
15
The Fog of War
The Fog of War
107 min
2003 United States of America 25203 8.1 Movie Released PG-13
16
Restrepo
Restrepo
93 min
2010 United States of America 24536 7.4 Movie Released
17
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2001 Switzerland 539524 9.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
18
Generation Kill
Generation Kill
65 min
SS 1 EP 7
2008 60257 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
19
The Deer Hunter
The Deer Hunter
183 min
1978 United Kingdom 365631 8.1 Movie Released R
20 2001 France 279720 7.5 Movie Released R
21 1996 United Kingdom 203551 7.4 Movie Released R
22 1987 China 112568 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
23
The Railway Man
The Railway Man
116 min
2013 Australia 42834 7.1 Movie Released R
24
The Book Thief
The Book Thief
131 min
2013 Germany 143107 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
25
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda
121 min
2004 Italy 374612 8.1 Movie Released
26 2016 Ireland 44935 7.2 Movie Released
27 1999 United States of America 14624 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
28 2006 France 413983 8.4 Movie Released R
29 1998 United States of America 1514790 8.6 Movie Released
30 1984 United Kingdom 60089 7.8 Movie Released
31
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
128 min
2007 China 82835 7.6 Movie Released
32
Black Hawk Down
Black Hawk Down
145 min
2001 United Kingdom 427892 7.7 Movie Released
33 2017 United States of America 15811 6.6 Movie Released R
34
War Horse
War Horse
146 min
2011 India 166662 7.2 Movie Released
35
Fury
Fury
135 min
2014 United States of America 555635 7.6 Movie Released R
36
The Green Mile
The Green Mile
189 min
1999 United States of America 1425630 8.6 Movie Released
37
As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying
110 min
2013 United States of America 4221 5.4 Movie Released R
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