Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to King Rat List

  • The Bridge on the River Kwai - Both films focus on prisoners of war and their struggles for survival under Japanese captivity.
  • The Great Escape - A classic war film about POWs attempting to escape from a German camp.
  • Das Boot - Both explore the difficulties faced during wartime, showcasing life under extreme conditions.
  • Platoon - Both portray the harsh realities of war and the moral dilemmas faced by soldiers.
  • Unbroken - Based on true events, it tells the story of a POW and his endurance during captivity.
  • War Horse - Both films depict the impact of war on individuals and relationships.
  • The Thin Red Line - Explores the psychological and emotional consequences of war akin to King Rat.
  • A Bridge Too Far - Similar themes of military strategy and the experiences of soldiers during war.
  • Full Metal Jacket - Explores the Vietnam War's impacts on soldiers, similar to the experiences portrayed in King Rat.
  • Three Kings - Set during a war, it touches on themes of camaraderie and betrayal among soldiers.
  • The Last Samurai - A western soldier's experience in a foreign conflict, akin to the cultural clashes in King Rat.
  • Letters from Iwo Jima - Provides a view from both sides of war, showcasing human experiences similar to King Rat.
  • Rescue Dawn - A survival story of a POW, echoing King Rat's themes of endurance and escape.
  • Come and See - A harrowing portrayal of war's effect on humanity, similar emotional weight as in King Rat.
  • Empire of the Sun - A young boy's struggles for survival during WWII, focusing on war experiences.
  • The Pacific - A miniseries capturing the struggles of Marines in the Pacific theater, similar in focus to King Rat.
  • Band of Brothers - Based on true stories of WWII soldiers, showcasing their adversities.
  • Saving Private Ryan - Intense depiction of war and brotherhood, resonating with King Rat's themes.
  • Beasts of No Nation - Follows a child soldier amidst a civil war, dealing with similar themes of survival.
  • The Pianist - A harrowing tale of survival during war, similar emotional depth as King Rat.
  • The Deer Hunter - Explores the psychological impact of war on individuals, akin to King Rat's focus on its characters.
  • Dunkirk - A gripping war film depicting the evacuation of soldiers under dire circumstances.
  • The Hurt Locker - Military personnel's encounters with war and its emotional toll, comparable to King Rat.
  • The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - Focuses on themes of childhood during war, exploring innocence amid conflict.
  • The Enemy at the Gates - Set during WWII, focusing on snipers and the human experience in war.
  • The Killing Fields - Echoes the brutality of war, focusing on the human cost and survival stories.
  • City of God - Although set in a different context, it explores survival and moral dilemmas in a violent environment.
  • Courage Under Fire - Deals with military experiences and the complexities of war, similar to King Rat.
  • Black Hawk Down - A modern war film that concentrates on survival and teamwork in combat situations.
  • The Killing of America - A documentary focusing on the impacts of violence throughout history, resonating with war themes.
  • Paths of Glory - Depicts the futility of war and struggles of soldiers similar to King Rat’s themes.
  • We Were Soldiers - Based on a real battle during Vietnam, addressing the emotional stakes similar to King Rat.
  • Tora! Tora! Tora! - A historical account of the attack on Pearl Harbor, exploring events from both sides.
  • Fury - Focuses on a tank crew during WWII, highlighting survival and camaraderie during combat.
  • The Fog of War - A documentary about the complexities of war, paralleling the themes of survival and morality in King Rat.
  • All Quiet on the Western Front - A poignant anti-war film focusing on the futility and horrors of war, similar to King Rat.
  • The Message - Explores the life during war times with a focus on cultural and religious themes.
  • Restrepo - A real-life account of soldiers in Afghanistan, documenting the realities of war and survival.
  • Hacksaw Ridge - Based on a true story about a combat medic during WWII, emphasizing bravery under fire.
  • 1776 - While it has a musical twist, it explores themes of struggle during the founding of a nation.
  • The Fortunate Pilgrim - Focusing on hardship and survival, similar thematic elements to those in King Rat.
  • Black Book - A gripping story about survival during WWII, focusing on the moral complexities of war.
  • The Siege of Jadotville - A true story about a military engagement and the survival of a group against the odds.

Last updated: 2024-09-30 17:48:13

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1957 United Kingdom 235464 8.1 Movie Released PG
2 1963 United States of America 261224 8.2 Movie Released
3
Das Boot
Das Boot
150 min
1981 Germany 266535 8.4 Movie Released
4
Platoon
Platoon
120 min
1986 United Kingdom 443850 8.1 Movie Released R
5
Unbroken
Unbroken
137 min
2014 United States of America 184194 7.2 Movie Released
6
War Horse
War Horse
146 min
2011 India 166662 7.2 Movie Released
7 1998 United States of America 201250 7.6 Movie Released
8 1977 United Kingdom 62414 7.4 Movie Released PG
9 1987 United Kingdom 798308 8.2 Movie Released
10
Three Kings
Three Kings
114 min
1999 United States of America 181606 7.1 Movie Released R
11 2003 New Zealand 476104 7.8 Movie Released
12 2006 United States of America 171088 7.8 Movie Released
13
Rescue Dawn
Rescue Dawn
120 min
2006 Luxembourg 111613 7.3 Movie Released PG-13
14
Come and See
Come and See
142 min
1985 Soviet Union 100240 8.4 Movie Released NR
15 1987 United States of America 135404 7.7 Movie Released
16
The Pacific
The Pacific
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2010 United States of America 132838 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
17
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2001 Switzerland 539524 9.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
18 1998 United States of America 1514790 8.6 Movie Released
19 2015 Brazil 87514 7.7 Movie Released
20
The Pianist
The Pianist
150 min
2002 France 926283 8.5 Movie Released R
21
The Deer Hunter
The Deer Hunter
183 min
1978 United Kingdom 365631 8.1 Movie Released R
22
Dunkirk
Dunkirk
107 min
2017 United Kingdom 749416 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
23
The Hurt Locker
The Hurt Locker
131 min
2008 United States of America 476768 7.5 Movie Released
24 1984 United Kingdom 60089 7.8 Movie Released
25
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
26 1996 United States of America 60197 6.6 Movie Released R
27
Black Hawk Down
Black Hawk Down
145 min
2001 United Kingdom 427892 7.7 Movie Released
28 1981 Japan 2411 7.6 Movie Released R
29 1957 United States of America 215361 8.4 Movie Released NR
30 2002 Germany 152576 7.2 Movie Released R
31 1970 Japan 37622 7.5 Movie Released G
32
Fury
Fury
135 min
2014 United States of America 555635 7.6 Movie Released R
33
The Fog of War
The Fog of War
107 min
2003 United States of America 25203 8.1 Movie Released PG-13
34 2022 Germany 252881 7.8 Movie Released R
35
The Message
The Message
178 min
1976 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 51282 8.1 Movie Released PG
36
Restrepo
Restrepo
93 min
2010 United States of America 24536 7.4 Movie Released
37
Hacksaw Ridge
Hacksaw Ridge
139 min
2016 Australia 605772 8.1 Movie Released
38
1776
1776
141 min
1972 United States of America 10589 7.6 Movie Released G
39
The Fortunate Pilgrim
The Fortunate Pilgrim
150 min
SS 1 EP 2
1988 Italy 172 7.4 Serie Ended NR
40
Black Book
Black Book
145 min
2006 Belgium 80965 7.7 Movie Released
41 2016 Ireland 44935 7.2 Movie Released
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