Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Missing Picture List

• The Act of Killing - Explores the Indonesian mass killings with a unique documentary lens.
• City of Ghosts - Follows citizen journalists risking their lives to expose the truth in war-torn Syria.
• Persepolis - Animated memoir of a girl growing up during and after the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
• Waltz with Bashir - An animated documentary that explores a soldier's memories of the 1982 Lebanon War.
• Gravel Road - A documentary about the impact of landmines in Cambodia, showing personal stories.
• The Fog of War - Explores the complexities of war through the eyes of a former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
• The Square - Captures the Egyptian Revolution and the struggles of activists in Tahrir Square.
• In the Land of Blood and Honey - A film depicting the Bosnian War from a personal and intimate perspective.
• My Country, My Country - A documentary portrait of an Iraqi physician during the American occupation.
• 12 Years a Slave - Based on a true story that highlights the struggles of a free man enslaved in America.
• Roma - A deeply personal narrative set against the backdrop of political and social upheaval.
• Hotel Rwanda - Depicts the true story of a hotel manager during the Rwandan genocide.
• The Pianist - True story of a Polish-Jewish pianist's survival during the Holocaust.
• The Last Days - Documentary detailing the experiences of Holocaust survivors and their stories.
• A Fantastic Woman - Explores themes of identity and societal challenges in a poignant narrative.
• Capernaum - A harrowing depiction of a child's struggle in a chaotic world.
• The Breadwinner - An animated film focusing on a young girl in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
• Syriana - Interconnects various stories about the complexities of the oil industry and geopolitics.
• The Killing Fields - True story of a journalist's experiences during the Cambodian genocide.
• A Separation - Iranian drama exploring social and familial issues within a political context.
• The Road - Post-apocalyptic journey that depicts the struggle for survival in a bleak world.
• The Color Purple - Chronicles the life of African American women facing adversity in the early 20th century.
• Blue is the Warmest Color - Explores love and identity through the relationship of two women.
• The Motorcycle Diaries - A journey that captures the political awakening of a young Che Guevara in South America.
• Beasts of the Southern Wild - A magical realist tale about a young girl facing hardship in a flooded community.
• Aguirre, the Wrath of God - A historical drama that explores ambition and madness in the context of exploration.
• The Kite Runner - A story of friendship set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's turbulent history.
• Sophie’s Choice - A narrative exploring the deep psychological scars of trauma during World War II.
• Lion - Based on a true story of a man's journey to find his family after getting lost.
• The Wind That Shakes the Barley - Historically set drama focusing on a couple amidst the Irish War of Independence.
• The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - Explores the innocence of childhood in stark contrast to the horrors of the Holocaust.
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - A story of uncovering dark secrets tied to a historical mystery in Sweden.
• The Hurt Locker - Examines the psychological effects of the war in Iraq through the lens of bomb disposal.
• Fruitvale Station - Based on the true story of a man who was tragically shot by police in Oakland.
• The Great Escape - A WWII film centered around the true story of a mass escape from a German POW camp.
• Mother! - A psychological horror that critiques societal and environmental issues through allegory.
• Stolen Childhoods - Documentary examining the reality of child labor across the globe.
• Ladoma - A film about the personal journey and trauma of a family affected by war.
• Courage Under Fire - Explores the moral complexities of war through recounting a soldier's experience.
• Hachi: A Dog's Tale - Based on a true story of loyalty, love, and loss, set in a poignant narrative.
• American History X - Addresses issues of racism and redemption in a powerful, emotional story.