Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The War You Don't See List

  • The Fog of War - Explores the complexities of war through the eyes of former Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara.
  • Restrepo - A documentary that depicts the experience of soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, showcasing the harsh realities of war.
  • No End in Sight - Analyzes the American occupation of Iraq and the decisions leading to the current state of the country.
  • The Act of Killing - Explores the Indonesian mass killings of 1965–66 and invites former death squad leaders to reenact their crimes.
  • The Look of Silence - A companion piece to The Act of Killing, it follows a family confronting their father's murderers.
  • Restless - Follows a young woman who discovers her family's involvement in a World War II conspiracy.
  • Why We Fight - Investigates the reasons behind America's decision to go to war, focusing on the military-industrial complex.
  • The Invisible War - A documentary examining the epidemic of sexual assault in the military and its impact on victims.
  • Citizenfour - Follows Edward Snowden and the revelations of NSA mass surveillance, linking technology's role in modern conflicts.
  • My Lai - Documentary about the infamous My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War and its cover-up.
  • American Sniper - Focuses on the life of Chris Kyle, a sniper, and the effects of war on soldiers and their families.
  • They Shall Not Grow Old - Uses archival footage to depict the realities of World War I and the soldiers' experiences.
  • The Kill Team - Follows a soldier's moral dilemma amid the events surrounding a platoon's involvement in unlawful killings.
  • The Square - Documents the Egyptian Revolution and the political unrest faced by protestors, showcasing conflict's many layers.
  • The Hunting Ground - Addresses sexual assault on college campuses, drawing parallels to systemic issues within institutions.
  • For Sama - A personal account of the Syrian civil war through the eyes of a mother trying to raise her daughter amid chaos.
  • The Battle of Chile - Chronicling the political turmoil in Chile, offering insight into government actions and public response.
  • Harlan County, USA - Documents a coal miners' strike in Kentucky, revealing the impact of labor disputes and corporate interests.
  • Sicko - Critiques the American healthcare system, highlighting larger social injustices akin to those faced during wartime.
  • The Bridge - Explores themes of suicide and mental health while examining societal pressures.
  • Fahrenheit 9/11 - A political documentary highlighting the effects of the War on Terror and critiques of government decisions.
  • Black Hawk Down - Dramatizes events of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, illustrating the chaos and consequences of military action.
  • The War at Home - Explores the struggles faced by soldiers returning from war, including PTSD and reintegration.
  • Land of the Dead - A horror film that allegorizes social issues and class struggles through the lens of a zombie apocalypse.
  • Full Metal Jacket - Critiques the dehumanizing aspects of war and military training, capturing the Vietnam War experience.
  • Generation Kill - Follows a Marine reconnaissance battalion during the early days of the Iraq War, emphasizing the soldiers' perspective.
  • Restrepo - Follows a platoon of U.S. soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, showcasing the emotional toll of their mission.
  • The War Dead - Documents the impact of war on soldiers and their families, closely examining the emotional aftermath.
  • The Vietnam War - An in-depth documentary series exploring the events and impacts of the Vietnam War on multiple levels.
  • Five Came Back - Describes the experiences of filmmakers who documented WWII, revealing the impact of war on art and society.
  • The War You Don't See - Comparative piece to the themes of media portrayal in warfare and its impacts.
  • Bitter Lake - Explores the complexity of the war in Afghanistan and the media's role in shaping public perception.
  • This Is What Democracy Looks Like - Documents the protests during the 1999 WTO meetings in Seattle and the media's portrayal of the events.
  • Myanmar: Between Hell and Hope - Examines the impact of military rule in Myanmar and the resistance from its citizens.
  • The Great Hack - Explores how data privacy and the manipulation of information can influence modern conflicts.
  • The Unknown Known - Discusses the war in Iraq through the perspective of Donald Rumsfeld, focusing on the misinformation surrounding it.
  • The War of the Worlds - A fictional retelling that allegorizes themes of invasion, alienation, and the human response to catastrophe.

Last updated: 2024-10-04 10:12:03

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Fog of War
The Fog of War
107 min
2003 United States of America 25203 8.1 Movie Released PG-13
2
Restrepo
Restrepo
93 min
2010 United States of America 24536 7.4 Movie Released
3
No End in Sight
No End in Sight
102 min
2007 United States of America 8664 8.2 Movie Released
4 2012 Denmark 41179 8.2 Movie Released NR
5 2015 Denmark 14013 8.3 Movie Released
6
Restless
Restless
91 min
2011 United States of America 18475 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
7
Why We Fight
Why We Fight
98 min
2005 Canada 10270 8 Movie Released PG-13
8 2012 United States of America 7109 7.6 Movie Released NR
9
Citizenfour
Citizenfour
114 min
2014 Germany 58316 8 Movie Released
10
American Sniper
American Sniper
133 min
2014 United States of America 535391 7.3 Movie Released R
11 2018 New Zealand 38780 8.2 Movie Released R
12
The Kill Team
The Kill Team
87 min
2019 Spain 7810 6 Movie Released R
13
The Square
The Square
151 min
2017 Denmark 78244 7.1 Movie Released R
14 2015 United States of America 6509 7.4 Movie Released
15
For Sama
For Sama
100 min
2019 Syrian Arab Republic 12972 8.5 Movie Released
16
Sicko
Sicko
123 min
2007 United States of America 77006 8 Movie Released PG-13
17
The Bridge
The Bridge
60 min
SS 4 EP 38
2011 Denmark 77731 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
18
Fahrenheit 9/11
Fahrenheit 9/11
123 min
2004 Italy 132756 7.5 Movie Released R
19
Black Hawk Down
Black Hawk Down
145 min
2001 United Kingdom 427892 7.7 Movie Released
20
The War at Home
The War at Home
22 min
SS 2 EP 44
2005 9263 7.5 Serie Canceled
21 2005 Canada 101442 6.2 Movie Released
22 1987 United Kingdom 798308 8.2 Movie Released
23
Generation Kill
Generation Kill
65 min
SS 1 EP 7
2008 60257 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
24
The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War
109 min
SS 1 EP 10
2017 United States of America 28596 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
25
Five Came Back
Five Came Back
70 min
SS 1 EP 3
2017 United States of America 5351 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
26 2010 United Kingdom 1542 8.4 Movie Released
27
Bitter Lake
Bitter Lake
135 min
2015 United Kingdom 3560 8.1 Movie Released
28 2000 United States of America 388 7.6 Movie Released
29
The Great Hack
The Great Hack
114 min
2019 United States of America 25129 7 Movie Released
30 2013 United States of America 4305 7 Movie Released PG-13
31 1953 United States of America 39002 7 Movie Released
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