Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Blue and the Gray List

• The Civil War - Both explore the historical events surrounding the American Civil War.
• Gettysburg - Depicts the famous battle in the Civil War with a focus on character stories.
• Gods and Generals - A prequel to Gettysburg, it delves into the history and characters from the Civil War.
• Lincoln - Focuses on President Lincoln's life during the Civil War era.
• North and South - A miniseries that follows the lives of families during the Civil War.
• Cold Mountain - Set during the Civil War, it tells a story of love and survival.
• The Red Badge of Courage - Adapts the classic novel about a soldier's experience in the Civil War.
• The Good Lord Bird - A unique take on abolitionist John Brown’s story during the Civil War period.
• Free State of Jones - Based on a true story about a Southern farmer who leads a rebellion against the Confederacy.
• The Killer Angels - Focuses on the Battle of Gettysburg and includes several perspectives.
• Dances with Wolves - Although not about the Civil War, it shares themes of conflict and cultural understanding.
• Silverado - A western that includes themes of good versus evil, reminiscent of war narratives.
• The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams - Tells a personal story set against the backdrop of the Civil War.
• Gangs of New York - Explores themes of conflict during a politically charged era in American history.
• Metropolitan - Though different in setting, features the struggles and conflicts in society.
• Glory - The story of the first African-American regiment in the Civil War.
• War and Peace - Explores themes of war, class, and personal struggles through historical context.
• 12 Years a Slave - Focuses on the social issues and personal stories related to slavery and historical events.
• Ridin' the Rails - Explores life during the railroad expansion and conflicts that arose.
• The Outlaw Josey Wales - A story of revenge and identity set in a conflicted historical period.
• The Last of the Mohicans - Set in a different war, it emphasizes personal stories in the midst of conflict.
• A House Divided - Addresses family divisions during the Civil War.
• Phantom of the Opera - Deals with themes of love and conflict in a historical context.
• The Homecoming - Explores family dynamics and conflict, resonating with the struggles in The Blue and the Gray.
• Little Women - Focuses on family and personal stories during the American Civil War period.
• The Alamo - Historical conflict narrative with a focus on personal stories.
• The Patriot - A story of resistance during a conflict, also focusing on family values.
• The Conspirator - Centers around the plot after Lincoln's assassination, depicting historical themes.
• American Odyssey - A modern narrative around conflict and personal battles.
• Ragtime - Explores early 20th-century conflict and its social implications.
• The Brothers War - Focuses on the impact of war on personal relationships.
• Salem - Explores themes of conflict and societal issues in a historical context.
• The Path - Focuses on conflict in personal and religious beliefs.
• The Goldfinch - Although set in a different time, explores personal trauma amidst historical events.
• The Knick - Focuses on social issues during early 20th century, somewhat paralleling Civil War themes.
• The Underground Railroad - Explores the themes of freedom and conflict in American history.
• Roots - Explores family history and the impact of slavery, similar to themes in The Blue and the Gray.
• The Amazing Mrs. Maisel - Though modern, explores conflict in identity with a historical backdrop.
• Turn: Washington's Spies - Focuses on personal narratives during a time of American conflict.
• The Devil's Brigade - A war film highlighting personal conflicts amidst a larger narrative.