Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to A Bright Shining Lie List

• Full Metal Jacket - Explores the Vietnam War and its impact on soldiers.
• Platoon - A raw depiction of the Vietnam War, focusing on the moral dilemmas faced by soldiers.
• Apocalypse Now - A psychological journey during the Vietnam War highlighting the horrors of combat.
• Born on the Fourth of July - Based on the life of a Vietnam veteran and his struggles post-war.
• The Killing Fields - Deals with the impact of war in Southeast Asia, focusing on Cambodia.
• We Were Soldiers - Based on true events of the Vietnam War focusing on the lives of soldiers.
• The Deer Hunter - Explores the psychological effects of the Vietnam War on a group of friends.
• Rescue Dawn - A gripping story about a Vietnam War pilot's struggle for survival.
• Hamburger Hill - Depicts a harrowing battle during the Vietnam War and its impact on soldiers.
• Good Morning, Vietnam - A mix of comedy and drama set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War.
• Killing Fields - Focuses on the devastating effects of war and the struggle to remember history.
• The Bod Squad - A mix of military action and the emotional toll of war on soldiers.
• Storming Juno - Focuses on the personal stories of soldiers during World War II.
• In the Valley of Elah - Explores the struggles of a soldier's return home from war.
• American Sniper - Follows the true story of a Navy SEAL and the impact of his service.
• Fury - Depicts the struggles of a tank crew in World War II and their moral challenges.
• The Hurt Locker - Explores the psychological effects of warfare on a bomb disposal team.
• Flags of Our Fathers - Focuses on the experiences of soldiers in World War II and their post-war lives.
• Letters from Iwo Jima - Tells the story of Japanese soldiers during World War II, exploring the human side of war.
• Tigerland - Set during the Vietnam War era, focusing on the training of soldiers.
• Sands of Iwo Jima - A classic World War II film portraying the bravery of American soldiers.
• Mexico City - A story of illicit dealings set against a backdrop of conflict.
• Hearts and Minds - A documentary about the Vietnam War revealing its complexities and moral questions.
• This Means War - A modern take on warfare with a comedic twist, similar themes of conflict.
• Lone Survivor - Based on real events of a Navy SEAL operation gone wrong.
• War Horse - A story of war from a unique perspective, focusing on the bonds formed in conflict.
• Saving Private Ryan - A powerful portrayal of soldiers in World War II and their sacrifices.
• Battleground - Takes a raw look at soldiers in combat during World War II.
• Overlord - Combines elements of horror and warfare, portraying the chaos of D-Day.
• The Pacific - A miniseries exploring the experiences of soldiers in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
• Generation Kill - A realistic portrayal of Marines during the Iraq War.
• The Vietnam War - An in-depth documentary series on the Vietnam War, its history and insights.
• M*A*S*H - Set during the Korean War, it combines humor and the serious aspects of war.
• The Outpost - Based on the true story of a remote combat outpost in Afghanistan and the battle that took place.
• A Farewell to Arms - A love story set against the backdrop of World War I, exploring themes of loss and conflict.
• Da 5 Bloods - Focuses on Vietnam veterans returning to the site of their trauma and memory.
• Beyond the Line - Accounts of military personnel dealing with the aftermath of their actions during conflicts.
• Where Eagles Dare - A classic war film filled with action and espionage during World War II.
• Tears of the Sun - A Navy SEAL team is sent on a mission to protect a doctor in war-torn Nigeria.
• Courage Under Fire - Explores the complexities of military valor and morality in a modern setting.
• Restrepo - A documentary capturing the realities of soldiers deployed in Afghanistan.
• The Siege of Jadotville - Based on the true story of Irish soldiers under siege in the Congo.
• The Central Park Five - Explores themes of justice and moral dilemmas, highlighting social issues similar to conflict zones.