Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Grave of the Fireflies List

  • The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - Explores the innocence of childhood against the backdrop of war.
  • Life is Beautiful - A father uses humor to protect his son during the Holocaust.
  • A Silent Voice - Deals with themes of loss and redemption while highlighting the struggles of youth.
  • The Wind Rises - Focuses on the personal impacts of war intertwined with aspiration and dreams.
  • Barefoot Gen - A graphic depiction of the effects of the atomic bomb and childhood in war.
  • Tokyo Story - Explores family dynamics and the passage of time amidst societal conflicts.
  • When the Wind Blows - A poignant tale of an elderly couple facing the aftermath of a nuclear war.
  • Pan's Labyrinth - Combines a child's perspective with the harsh realities of war and loss.
  • The Garden of Words - Explores complex emotions of loneliness and connection, similar to grief themes.
  • Children of Heaven - Focuses on the struggles of childhood and the bond between siblings.
  • Spirit of the Way - A coming-of-age story that deals with loss and encounters in a fantastical world.
  • Only Yesterday - Nostalgic look at childhood memories and the impact of past experiences.
  • All Quiet on the Western Front - A harrowing portrayal of the impact of war on young soldiers.
  • Schindler's List - A powerful depiction of loss and the impact of war on innocence.
  • Waltz with Bashir - An animated film exploring the memories of soldiers during the Lebanon War.
  • The Breadwinner - Focuses on a young girl's struggles in a war-torn society.
  • The Pianist - A personal story of survival amidst the horrors of war.
  • Grave of the Fireflies: The Future - An alternative perspective on the original story and its implications.
  • Heavenly Creatures - Explores friendship and tragedy with a surreal twist.
  • The Road - A post-apocalyptic tale of survival and the bond between father and son.
  • My Neighbor Totoro - Although light-hearted, it shares themes of childhood resilience and loss.
  • The Last Battle - A dark narrative of survival during times of conflict.
  • Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind - Depicts the consequences of war on nature and humanity.
  • The Color Purple - Centers on personal struggle and finding hope within oppressive contexts.
  • The Fault in Our Stars - A touching exploration of love and loss in the face of adversity.
  • The Killing Fields - A stark representation of the impact of war on human lives.
  • Atonement - A story of guilt, loss, and the quest for redemption related to war.
  • Mary and Max - Addresses themes of friendship, loneliness, and struggles of life.
  • Jojo Rabbit - A satirical yet poignant portrayal of innocence in a time of war.
  • The Book Thief - Focuses on a young girl's survival and growth during WWII.
  • Hotel Rwanda - A personal story set against a backdrop of genocide and loss.
  • The Diary of Anne Frank - A classic tale of a young girl's struggle for survival during the Holocaust.
  • The Kite Runner - Explores friendship and the effects of war on childhood.
  • The Last of the Mohicans - A dramatic viewpoint of love and loss within a historical conflict.
  • Your Name - Explores the connection and challenges faced by young people across time.
  • City of God - Strong themes of survival and the loss of childhood innocence due to violence.
  • Boys Don't Cry - Explores identity, hardship, and the impact of societal pressures.
  • Hotel Mumbai - A gripping narrative about survival during a terrorist attack.
  • The Hunt - Examines the consequences of false accusations and the societal impact of trauma.
  • A Clockwork Orange - Explores societal collapse and individual trauma intertwined with violence.
  • Requiem for a Dream - A powerful examination of addiction, loss, and despair.
  • Shutter Island - Delves into trauma and loss amid psychological horrors.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2004 United States of America 212456 7.2 Movie Released
2 1997 Italy 750960 8.6 Movie Released PG-13
3
The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
126 min
2013 Japan 100848 7.8 Movie Released
4
Barefoot Gen
Barefoot Gen
83 min
1983 Japan 9361 8 Movie Released
5
Tokyo Story
Tokyo Story
137 min
1953 Japan 69700 8.1 Movie Released
6 1986 United Kingdom 12893 7.7 Movie Released
7
Pan's Labyrinth
Pan's Labyrinth
118 min
2006 Mexico 708164 8.2 Movie Released R
8 2013 Japan 53768 7.4 Movie Released PG-13
9 1997 Iran 81931 8.2 Movie Released
10
Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
119 min
1991 Japan 38069 7.6 Movie Released
11 2022 Germany 252881 7.8 Movie Released R
12 1993 United States of America 1468400 9 Movie Released R
13 2008 Australia 60782 8 Movie Released R
14 2017 Canada 28526 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
15
The Pianist
The Pianist
150 min
2002 France 926283 8.5 Movie Released R
16 1994 New Zealand 67874 7.3 Movie Released R
17
The Road
The Road
111 min
2009 United States of America 256876 7.2 Movie Released
18 1988 Japan 387497 8.1 Movie Released
19 1983 France 6616 6.7 Movie Released
20 1984 Japan 184895 8 Movie Released PG
21 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
22 2014 United States of America 405184 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
23 1984 United Kingdom 60089 7.8 Movie Released
24
Atonement
Atonement
123 min
2007 France 302794 7.8 Movie Released R
25
Mary and Max
Mary and Max
92 min
2009 Australia 188201 8.1 Movie Released
26
Jojo Rabbit
Jojo Rabbit
108 min
2019 Czech Republic 447785 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
27
The Book Thief
The Book Thief
131 min
2013 Germany 143107 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
28
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda
121 min
2004 Italy 374612 8.1 Movie Released
29 1959 United States of America 13797 7.4 Movie Released NR
30
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
128 min
2007 China 82835 7.6 Movie Released
31 1992 United States of America 190311 7.6 Movie Released R
32
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
33
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
34
Hotel Mumbai
Hotel Mumbai
123 min
2019 Australia 72548 7.6 Movie Released R
35
The Hunt
The Hunt
116 min
2012 Belgium 369804 8.3 Movie Released
36 1971 United Kingdom 888921 8.3 Movie Released
37 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
38
Shutter Island
Shutter Island
138 min
2010 United States of America 1480590 8.2 Movie Released
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