Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Standard Operating Procedure List

• The Fog of War - Explores the complexities of war through interviews and archival footage, focusing on moral dilemmas.
• Restrepo - A documentary that follows a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, showcasing the realities of war.
• Taxi to the Dark Side - Investigates the torture of a taxi driver at Bagram Air Base, examining moral and ethical issues.
• The Act of Killing - Focuses on perpetrators of genocide in Indonesia, highlighting the human capacity for violence.
• The Look of Silence - A companion piece to The Act of Killing, it looks at the survivors of the Indonesian genocide.
• Zero Dark Thirty - A dramatization of the hunt for Osama bin Laden, exploring the moral implications of warfare.
• Detroit - A historical drama about the police raid at the Algiers Motel during the Detroit riot, examining systemic violence.
• Full Metal Jacket - A war film that explores the dehumanizing effects of military service on soldiers during the Vietnam War.
• Restless - A war-related drama that highlights the soldier's internal struggles after their experiences in combat.
• Generation Kill - A miniseries following Marines during the invasion of Iraq, reflecting on the complexities of modern warfare.
• The Hurt Locker - Details the psychological effects of war on soldiers, especially those who diffuse bombs in combat.
• American Sniper - Focuses on the life of a Navy SEAL, delving into his experiences and challenges during and after war.
• The Killing Fields - A historical drama surrounding the Cambodian genocide, exploring survival and moral questions.
• Hotel Rwanda - Based on the Rwandan genocide, it examines themes of morality, conflict, and humanitarian crises.
• We Were Soldiers - A depiction of the Battle of Ia Drang, focusing on the experiences of soldiers and their families.
• Black Hawk Down - A war film based on a real mission in Somalia that explores chaos in combat and military ethics.
• No End in Sight - A documentary that critically analyzes the U.S. invasion of Iraq through the eyes of key players.
• A War - A Danish film that revolves around moral choices faced by soldiers and their effects on family back home.
• Buried - Highlights a dire situation faced by one man in Iraq, paralleling the moral complexities of war.
• Five Came Back - A documentary series that explores the impact of World War II filmmakers, centering on violence and ethics.
• The War Tapes - A military documentary featuring soldiers' perspectives during the Iraq war through their own recordings.
• The Good War - Documentary that examines the ethical questions of warfare through personal stories and historical analysis.
• The Unknown Known - Focuses on Donald Rumsfeld's political career and the ethical implications of decisions during war.
• Courage Under Fire - A drama that confronts the moral ambiguities and complexities surrounding military decisions and sacrifices.
• The Redacted - Explores the story of a military unit and the consequences of modern warfare through fictionalized accounts.
• My Lai - This documentary focuses on the My Lai Massacre, exploring ethics and consequences of war.
• Lone Survivor - Based on real events, it depicts the complexities of a failed mission in Afghanistan and its aftermath.
• The Green Zone - Inspired by real events, it uncovers the truth behind the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
• The Last Temptation of Christ - Explores philosophical and ethical dilemmas surrounding faith, violence, and sacrifice.
• The Boys in Company C - A film depicting the Vietnam War through the eyes of a platoon, focusing on the psychological impact of conflict.
• The Messenger - Follows soldiers informing families of military casualties, emphasizing the emotional toll of war.
• Sand Castle - Fictional narrative set during the Iraq War, highlighting the complexities of military intervention.
• Kilo Two Bravo - Based on true events, focusing on British soldiers in Afghanistan caught in a minefield.
• The Outpost - A dramatic retelling of a harrowing military conflict in Afghanistan, exploring themes of bravery and sacrifice.
• The Siege - A thriller that deals with the consequences of terrorism and the moral ambiguities surrounding counter-terrorism.
• Killing Us Softly 4 - Explores the impact of media images on gender and violence, paralleling the exploration of media ethics.
• Galipette - A poignant reflection on moral choices made during conflict, centered on the personal experiences of soldiers.
• Fahrenheit 9/11 - A documentary that critiques the war on terror and its implications on civil liberties, paralleling ethical dilemmas.
• The Invisible War - Highlights the issue of military sexual assault, exploring the moral complications within the U.S. armed forces.
• For Freedom: The John Smith Story - A documentary that addresses themes of war, personal sacrifice, and the quest for truth as seen through an individual's lens.
• The Devil's Miner - A documentary exploring child labor in Bolivia, it tackles the intersections of ethics and human rights.