Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Ascent List

• Come and See - Both films explore the harrowing effects of war on humanity.
• The Thin Red Line - Similar themes of existential struggle amidst the brutality of war.
• The Pianist - Deeply moving portrayal of survival during wartime.
• Paths of Glory - Focuses on moral dilemmas related to military orders.
• Apocalypse Now - Explores the darkness of human nature in a war context.
• Enemy at the Gates - Centers on the human struggle during the Siege of Stalingrad.
• Come and See - Offers a raw and unfiltered look at the impact of war.
• 1917 - Captures the urgency and despair amid World War I.
• Full Metal Jacket - Critiques military culture and the toll on soldiers.
• Saving Private Ryan - Intensely realistic portrayal of war and its consequences.
• Grave of the Fireflies - Animated film about childhood lost in wartime.
• The Deer Hunter - Explores the impacts of Vietnam War on friendships and lives.
• Farewell to the Ark - Similar themes of destruction and survival through hardship.
• All Quiet on the Western Front - Depicts the grim realities of World War I soldiers.
• The 400 Blows - Focuses on isolation and the search for belonging.
• The Bridge on the River Kwai - Explores moral conflict during wartime.
• Das Boot - Intense depiction of submariners during WWII.
• Platoon - A raw look at the Vietnam War and its psychological impact.
• Western - Explores themes of confrontation and isolation in nature.
• Boys Don't Cry - Examines identity and the harsh realities of life.
• The Killing Fields - A poignant look at the impact of war in Cambodia.
• Come and See - A particularly graphic and intense war experience.
• The Road - Dystopian themes showcasing human survival amidst despair.
• The Lives of Others - Explores surveillance and moral dilemmas through a personal lens.
• Atonement - Themes of love and regret against the backdrop of war.
• Fury - Intense exploration of camaraderie and brutality in battle.
• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - A child's experiences during the Holocaust highlight innocence lost in war.
• Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Emphasizes personal struggles amidst culturally rich storytelling.
• The Hunger Games - Survival and moral complexities faced by the young.
• Bird Box - Themes of survival in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The Road - A deep exploration of survival in the face of overwhelming odds.
• Requiem for a Dream - Portrays the devastating effects of addiction and despair.
• The Handmaid's Tale - Explores personal struggle in a dystopian society.
• The Man Who Wasn't There - Examines existential themes and moral ambiguity.
• Chernobyl - Depicts a human tragedy and moral struggles amidst disaster.
• Black Mirror - Explores dark and often dystopian themes of technology and society.
• Deadwood - Focuses on the complexities of life and survival in harsh environments.
• The Pacific - Follows the personal stories of soldiers during WWII.
• The Leftovers - Explores existential themes and emotional struggles.
• The Road - A struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic environment.
• Fences - Depicts struggles with personal and societal conflicts.
• The Night Of - Explores morality and justice in a complex narrative.
• A Quiet Place - Survival against overwhelming odds and a world in crisis.
• True Detective - Focuses on moral ambiguity and the human condition.