Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to How I Won the War List

• M*A*S*H - A darkly comedic look at the Korean War, blending humor and tragedy.
• Catch-22 - A satirical take on World War II, exploring the absurdity of war.
• Good Morning, Vietnam - A comedic portrayal of the Vietnam War through the eyes of a radio DJ.
• Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb - A satirical film about nuclear war and military absurdity.
• Full Metal Jacket - Explores the Vietnam War with a mix of dark humor and harsh reality.
• War, Inc. - A satirical look at war and geopolitical issues in a fictional setting.
• Three Kings - A dark comedy-drama about the aftermath of the Gulf War.
• Team America: World Police - A puppet-based satire on U.S. foreign policy and military interventions.
• The Men Who Stare at Goats - A comedic film about a secret military unit attempting to harness paranormal powers.
• Stripes - A comedy about misfits in the military, mixing humor with military life.
• War Horse - A more serious take on war, focusing on the relationships and effects of war.
• No Man's Land - A darkly comedic look at the Bosnian War through the experiences of soldiers.
• The Thin Red Line - Explores the psychological effects of war, with a mix of beauty and horror.
• Breaking Bad - Though not a war film, it explores the absurdity and consequences of crime.
• Fires on the Plain - A dark and surreal take on the experiences of soldiers during war.
• Paths of Glory - A critical look at the military hierarchy and the absurdity of war.
• The Hurt Locker - A tense and gripping portrayal of bomb disposal in the Iraq War.
• Sgt. Bilko - A comedy about a charming con artist in a military setting.
• Blackadder Goes Forth - A British comedy series set during World War I, focusing on the absurdities of war.
• Generation Kill - A miniseries that follows a Marine unit during the Iraq War with dark humor.
• War, Inc. - A satirical look at the modern implications of war and its commercialization.
• Restrepo - A documentary that looks at the harsh realities of war through a personal lens.
• What We Do in the Shadows - While not about war, it shares a humorous approach to dark themes.
• The Good Soldier Švejk - A satirical view on World War I through the lens of a hapless soldier.
• Tropic Thunder - A satire on war movies and military life, blending comedy and action.
• A Very Long Engagement - A romantic drama set against the backdrop of World War I, featuring dark humor.
• The Pacific - A companion piece to Band of Brothers, focusing on the gritty realities of war.
• Shooting Stars - A satirical look at the world of war correspondents and media exploitation.
• Over There - A series that offers a gritty view of soldiers in the Iraq War.
• Lost in La Mancha - A documentary about the failed attempt to adapt a classic story, paralleling folly in war.
• The Last Full Measure - A contemporary war film that highlights the absurdities around military bureaucracy.
• All Quiet on the Western Front - A timeless portrayal of the futility and horror of war.
• The Great Escape - A classic war film that blends drama with moments of dark humor.
• Hacksaw Ridge - A gripping war film that also highlights the absurdity and valor of its main character.
• We Were Soldiers - A portrayal of the Vietnam War that mixes the real and the absurd.
• Jarhead - A darkly comedic view of military life during the Gulf War.
• American Sniper - A modern war story that shows the consequences of war and military life.
• Sand Castles - A unique look at war through everyday characters in a Middle Eastern conflict.
• The Drop - Explores the criminal underbelly with absurdities paralleling military life.