Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to War Photographer List

• City of Ghosts - Documents the dangerous life of citizen journalists in war zones.
• Restrepo - A powerful war documentary focusing on the life of soldiers in Afghanistan.
• The Last Refuge - Explores the lives of people affected by war through the eyes of journalists.
• The Killing Fields - Follows journalists during the Cambodian genocide, highlighting war's impact.
• The War You Don't See - Investigates the role of media in modern warfare.
• The Act of Killing - Documentary that examines the Indonesian killings from a unique perspective.
• For Sama - A powerful personal account of a woman’s life during the Syrian war.
• A Private War - Biographical drama about war correspondent Marie Colvin.
• The Fog of War - Explores the complexities of war through the lens of a former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
• They Shall Not Grow Old - World War I documentary that provides insight into soldiers’ experiences.
• We Are Soldiers - Depicts the Vietnam War and the experiences of journalists covering it.
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• The Report - Based on the investigation of the CIA’s use of torture post-9/11.
• Cameraperson - Personal documentary exploring the life of a documentary filmmaker.
• The War Within - Focuses on the psychological effects of war on individuals.
• Beasts of No Nation - A harrowing look at child soldiers in African civil wars.
• Hotel Rwanda - Based on real events during the Rwandan genocide.
• The Hurt Locker - Intense exploration of bomb squads in Iraq, showcasing war journalism themes.
• The Breadwinner - Animated story about a girl's struggle during Taliban rule in Afghanistan.
• American Sniper - Focuses on a soldier's experience in Iraq and the media portrayal of war.
• Black Hawk Down - Realistic depiction of the Battle of Mogadishu, highlighting the war's impact.
• Zero Dark Thirty - Chronicles the hunt for Osama bin Laden, intertwining media narratives.
• The Invisible War - Examines sexual assault in the U.S. military, related to personal narratives.
• The Square - Documents the Egyptian Revolution from those on the ground.
• The Great Escape - Classic war film that showcases the struggles of imprisoned soldiers.
• Loving Vincent - Uses art and storytelling to explore the life of Vincent van Gogh during turbulent times.
• The Thin Red Line - Provides a philosophical look at war and human experiences within it.
• Men At War - Follows a diverse group of soldiers during a simulated war.
• The White Helmets - Short documentary showcasing volunteers rescuing civilians in Syria.
• 9/11: The Falling Man - Explores the personal stories of victims during the 9/11 attacks.
• Afghan Star - Examines post-war Afghanistan's music culture and its constants.
• The Messenger - Focuses on the impact of war on soldiers and their return home.
• Full Metal Jacket - Cinematic portrayal of the Vietnam War and its effects on soldiers.
• Restrepo: A Royal's Story - Follows the aftermath of the Restrepo documentary.
• The American President - Explores the political backdrop of American military actions through a personal lens.
• The Front Line - Reckons with the emotional toll of war journalism.
• The Way Back - A tale of survival and resilience during and post-war.
• The Great War - Documentary series exploring the entire scope of WWI.
• The Long Way Home - Looks into the experiences of Holocaust survivors post-war.
• Charlie Wilson's War - Tells the backstory of the U.S. involvement in the Afghan conflict.
• Hacksaw Ridge - A soldier's remarkable story of bravery in the Battle of Okinawa.
• Syria's Disappeared: The Case Against Bashar al-Assad - Documentary revealing illicit war crimes during the Syrian conflict.