Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Coming Home List

• The Best Years of Our Lives - Explores the challenges faced by veterans returning home after World War II.
• Born on the Fourth of July - Follows the life of a Vietnam War veteran dealing with the aftermath of war.
• Forrest Gump - Tells the life story of a man whose experiences resemble significant historical events including the Vietnam War.
• A Star is Born - Explores themes of love and loss against a backdrop of personal struggle.
• American Sniper - Focuses on the psychological impact of war on a veteran upon returning home.
• The Deer Hunter - Examines the effects of the Vietnam War on a group of friends and their families.
• Platoon - A gritty portrayal of the Vietnam War and its toll on soldiers, leading to difficulties upon returning home.
• The Hurt Locker - Follows a bomb disposal team in Iraq, showcasing the psychological effects of war.
• We Were Soldiers - Depicts a Vietnam War battle and its impact on both soldiers and their families.
• The Long Way Home - Follows the stories of veterans returning and adjusting to life after service.
• Soldier's Home - Explores the alienation felt by World War I veterans returning to civilian life.
• The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Focuses on individuals using the experience of moving to a new place to find themselves after personal loss.
• The English Patient - A love story set against the backdrop of World War II, addressing themes of loss and memory.
• Dear John - Tells a love story affected by the military deployment of one of the main characters.
• The Last Station - Centers around personal struggles in the context of a historical backdrop.
• Boys Don't Cry - Explores themes of identity and returning to societal norms after trauma.
• Catch-22 - A dark comedy about the absurdities of war and its profound impacts on those who serve.
• Flags of Our Fathers - Tells the story of soldiers and their struggles with fame and memory after war.
• Chocolat - Touches on themes of acceptance and transformation after experiencing life changes.
• The Lucky One - Involves a veteran returning home to find healing and love.
• Life as We Know It - Centers on unexpected changes and challenges in personal lives.
• A River Runs Through It - Explores familial relationships and existential struggles in a changing world.
• Nowhere to Run - A story of a drifter whose life changes dramatically after war and personal loss.
• Burnt - Focuses on a chef's return to his profession amid personal challenges and past mistakes.
• An American Son - Explores themes of race, identity, and the complexities of personal relationships.
• The Notebook - A love story that deals with separation and the challenges of life circumstances.
• Brothers - Follows a family dealing with the emotional aftermath of a war deployment.
• The Way Back - A story of survival and the journey of soldiers returning from war.
• Little Women - Explores personal growth and familial bonds during a time of personal struggle.
• Café Society - Examines the complexities of love and ambition in the face of changing times.
• Rain Man - Focuses on personal journeys of discovery and acceptance within a family.
• The Railway Man - Centers on a man grappling with past trauma from war and seeking redemption.
• Atonement - A story of love affected by war, memory, and the quest for forgiveness.
• The Invisible Man - Explores themes of trauma and perception in the context of personal struggle.
• Her - Explores loneliness and connection in a modern context after personal change.
• A Beautiful Mind - Follows an individual's journey through personal loss and societal challenges.
• The Pursuit of Happyness - A story of struggle and resilience, focusing on personal growth and achievements.
• Ordinary People - Examines family dynamics and trauma following a tragic event.
• The Outsiders - Acoming-of-age story set against the backdrop of social struggles and personal relationships.
• To Kill a Mockingbird - Highlights themes of morality and justice against the backdrop of changing social dynamics.
• The Scent of Green Papaya - Explores personal journeys during periods of change and emotional growth.
• The Help - Centers on personal growth and social change through the lens of different characters' experiences.