Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam List
- The Vietnam War - A comprehensive documentary exploring the Vietnam War through personal accounts and historical footage.
- Full Metal Jacket - A war film depicting the Vietnam War experience and its psychological impact on soldiers.
- Platoon - A gritty portrayal of the Vietnam War from the perspective of a young soldier.
- We Were Soldiers - Based on true events, this film follows a battalion in the early phases of the Vietnam War.
- Fire in the Blood - A documentary that sheds light on the impact of policies and wars on health and medicine.
- Born on the Fourth of July - An autobiographical film telling the story of a soldier who becomes an anti-war activist post-Vietnam War.
- Good Morning, Vietnam - A comedic yet poignant look at the impact of the Vietnam War through the lens of a radio DJ.
- Saving Private Ryan - Though focused on World War II, explores themes of camaraderie and the brutal realities of war.
- Anthem: The Story of the Black Panthers - A documentary connecting the African American experience with conflict, echoing Vietnam War sentiments.
- The Thin Red Line - A philosophical take on the morality of war, centered on the Battle of Guadalcanal.
- The Boys in Company C - A war film presenting the Vietnam War through the eyes of U.S. Marines.
- Hamburger Hill - A brutal depiction of a specific battle during the Vietnam War and its consequences on soldiers.
- The Fog of War - A documentary that explores the complexities of war through the reflections of a former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
- Winter Soldier - A documentary about veterans' testimonies and their activism against the Vietnam War.
- The Deer Hunter - A film that explores the effects of the Vietnam War on a group of friends from a small town.
- Restrepo - A documentary capturing the harrowing experiences of soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, echoing the sentiments of Vietnam.
- A Rumor of War - A miniseries based on the memoir by Philip Caputo, portraying the Vietnam War experience.
- Born to Kill - A documentary exploring the mindset and experiences of soldiers during the Vietnam War.
- Vietnam: A Television History - A detailed documentary series chronicling the Vietnam War and its impact on society.
- M*A*S*H - A television series that, although humorous, deals with the implications of war and its effects on soldiers.
- Restless - A TV movie touching on personal experiences tied to war and loss, echoing Vietnam themes.
- The Last Full Measure - A drama based on true events about a soldier's heroism in Vietnam and his legacy.
- Casualties of War - A harrowing account of a true incident during the Vietnam War featuring moral dilemmas faced by soldiers.
- The Killing Fields - A biographical drama that explores the experiences of war journalists during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia.
- Hotel Rwanda - A gripping portrayal of human rights issues in the context of war and genocide, similar to Vietnam themes.
- The Green Berets - A pro-war film that tackles some of the complexities surrounding the Vietnam War.
- A Bridge Too Far - While focused on World War II, it illustrates the complexities and tragedies of military operations.
- The Human Condition - A trilogy addressing the impact of war on humanity and the individual experience.
- You Can't Take It with You - Details the impact of war on personal lives, much like the letters in Dear America.
- Uncommon Valor - A war film that involves searching for soldiers missing in action during the Vietnam War.
- The Great Raid - A film about a heroic rescue mission in World War II that emphasizes themes of courage and sacrifice.
- The Bridge on the River Kwai - Focuses on the effects of war on soldiers, resonating with the experiences portrayed in Vietnam narratives.
- War Horse - A powerful depiction of the impacts of war, seen through the experiences of a horse and its owner.
- Overlord - An intense exploration of the psychological effects of war and its horrors on soldiers.
- The Aftermath - Explores the aftermath of WWII in Germany, touching on themes of loss and reconciliation.
- The Wall - A modern war film that explores isolation and the impact of war on the mind.
- Nineteen Eighty-Four - Though not about war directly, it explores themes of government, propaganda, and the individual's struggle, akin to Vietnam War narratives.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2017 | United States of America | Documentary | 28596 | 9.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 2 |
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1987 | United Kingdom | Drama | 798308 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 3 |
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1986 | United Kingdom | Drama | 443850 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 4 |
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2002 | Germany | Action | 152576 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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2013 | India | Documentary | 800 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1989 | United States of America | Biography | 117616 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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1987 | United States of America | Biography | 155732 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 1514790 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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1998 | United States of America | Drama | 201250 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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1978 | Hong Kong | Drama | 3560 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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1987 | United States of America | Action | 28309 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2003 | United States of America | Documentary | 25203 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 13 |
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1972 | United States of America | Documentary | 1086 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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1978 | United Kingdom | Drama | 365631 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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2010 | United States of America | Biography | 24536 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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1980 | United States of America | Biography | 359 | 6.6 | Serie | Ended | |
| 17 |
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1947 | United States of America | Crime | 6179 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 18 |
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1983 | Documentary | 339 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | ||
| 19 |
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1970 | United States of America | Comedy | 78256 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 18475 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 21 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 14329 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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1989 | United States of America | Drama | 48607 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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1984 | United Kingdom | Biography | 60089 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2004 | Italy | Drama | 374612 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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1968 | United States of America | War | 13997 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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1977 | United Kingdom | Drama | 62414 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 27 |
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1938 | United States of America | Comedy | 28212 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 28 |
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1983 | United States of America | Action | 11750 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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2005 | United States of America | Action | 24098 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 |
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1957 | United Kingdom | Adventure | 235464 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 31 |
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2011 | India | Action | 166662 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2018 | Canada | Action | 107746 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 33 |
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2019 | United States of America | Drama | 24102 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2017 | United States of America | Action | 31628 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 35 |
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1984 | United Kingdom | Drama | 80611 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |