Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The War Game List

• Threads - A stark depiction of the consequences of nuclear war on a personal and societal level.
• The Day After - Explores the aftermath of a nuclear attack in a small American town, depicting the harsh realities of survival.
• Testament - Follows a family's struggle to survive after a nuclear war devastates their community.
• Failsafe - A tense thriller about the potential for accidental nuclear war, showcasing the perils of military decisions.
• Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb - A satirical take on nuclear war and the military, highlighting the absurdities of Cold War politics.
• On the Beach - Explores the existential crisis faced by survivors in a post-nuclear world, focusing on human despair.
• The Road - A haunting portrayal of survival in a post-apocalyptic world, with themes of loss and struggle.
• Living in Oblivion - Comments on the absurdities of filmmaking, paralleling the absurdity of nuclear war scenarios.
• Nineteen Eighty-Four - A dystopian vision of totalitarianism and warfare, echoing the oppressive atmosphere of The War Game.
• The Hunger Games - A dystopian narrative that reflects on societal collapse and human resilience in extreme situations.
• Children of Men - Explores themes of survival and societal collapse in a bleak futuristic setting.
• War Games - Involves themes of nuclear war and the ethical dilemmas associated with it, focusing on technology and youth.
• The Book of Eli - A post-apocalyptic tale about survival and faith, representing humanity’s struggle in a broken world.
• Snowpiercer - Depicts extreme class struggles and survival, set in a post-apocalyptic environment.
• A Boy and His Dog - A darkly humorous take on life after nuclear war, reflecting human desperation and companionship.
• The Mist - A group of people struggling to survive in life-threatening circumstances, showcasing human nature under pressure.
• I Am Legend - Explores isolation and survival in a world devastated by catastrophe, echoing themes of loss.
• The Divide - A psychological thriller about survival in a post-apocalyptic setting, examining moral dilemmas.
• The Road to Guantanamo - A docudrama exploring real-life consequences of war and political decisions, resonating the themes of The War Game.
• War of the Worlds - A tale of survival against an apocalyptic threat, highlighting human endurance.
• District 9 - Blends sci-fi with social commentary on conflict and survival, reflective of societal issues.
• 28 Days Later - A gripping narrative about survival in a world changed by a catastrophic event.
• The Day the Earth Stood Still - A sci-fi exploration of human folly and potential destruction, echoing nuclear war fears.
• The Congress - A thought-provoking narrative about reality and human existence, dealing with societal collapse.
• The Killing of America - A documentary that presents societal violence and its impact, reflecting on the darker sides of humanity.
• Threads of Destiny - An exploration of difficult themes in a dramatic format, similar to the chilling tone of The War Game.
• The Second Civil War - A satirical take on civil unrest and conflict in America, reminiscent of nuclear anxiety.
• The Last Man on Earth - A humorous yet dark view of post-apocalyptic survival, touching on isolation and humanity.
• Colossal - Mixes humor with serious themes about personal and societal destruction, much like the depth of The War Game.
• Dark City - Explores themes of control and existential struggle in a mysterious, altered world after a traumatic event.
• Threads: The Documentary - Documentary that provides insight into the making of Threads, paralleling The War Game's serious themes.
• Goodbye Pork Pie - A film that blends humor with messages about society and conflict in unique settings.
• Southland Tales - A complex narrative about politics and dystopia, reflecting on societal tensions.
• World War Z - A global perspective on survival amidst chaos, dealing with the breakdown of society.
• The Girl with All the Gifts - A unique take on survival horror in a post-apocalyptic world, exploring humanity’s resilience.
• Cloverfield - A found-footage approach to a catastrophic event, showcasing human struggle in chaotic circumstances.
• The Host - Combines horror with political commentary in a unique narrative surrounding disaster and survival.
• The World's End - A dark comedy that touches on societal themes while navigating apocalyptic circumstances.
• Contagion - A realistic look at societal breakdown in the face of a global crisis, emphasizing human response to fear.
• The Road Back - Explores a community’s struggle to return to normalcy after a disaster, echoing themes of resilience.