Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Holocaust List

• Schindler's List - A powerful depiction of the Holocaust focusing on Oskar Schindler's efforts to save Jews.
• The Pianist - Based on the true story of a Jewish pianist struggling for survival in Nazi-occupied Poland.
• Life is Beautiful - A poignant story of a father who uses humor to shield his son from the horrors of a concentration camp.
• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - A child's innocent friendship across a concentration camp fence amid WWII.
• The Holocaust - A miniseries that chronicles the experiences of a Jewish family during the Holocaust.
• Hotel Rwanda - Although focused on the Rwandan genocide, it echoes themes of survival amidst systemic brutality.
• Amen. - Explores the Vatican's role during the Holocaust and the failures in response to Nazi atrocities.
• The Diary of Anne Frank - The story of a young Jewish girl hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
• Sophie’s Choice - Focuses on a Holocaust survivor and the emotional scars inflicted by her past.
• Defiance - The true story of Jewish brothers fighting against Nazi oppression in Belarus.
• The Counterfeiters - A gripping story about a Jewish counterfeiter forced to work for the Nazis.
• The Book Thief - A poignant tale of a girl in Nazi Germany who finds solace in books amidst the horror.
• Son of Saul - A harrowing view of a Jewish man navigating the horrors of Auschwitz.
• The Zookeeper’s Wife - The story of a couple who saved hundreds of Jews during the Holocaust by hiding them in their zoo.
• Paper Clips - A documentary detailing a school’s project to understand the Holocaust.
• Nicky's Family - A documentary about Sir Nicholas Winton's rescue of children during the Holocaust.
• The Sacrifice - Focuses on the moral dilemmas faced during a time of war and genocide.
• The Last Days - A documentary that tells the stories of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust.
• Bitter Harvest - A story reflecting the impact of Soviet policies on Ukrainian Jews during the Holocaust.
• God on Trial - A compelling narrative exploring faith and doubt among inmates in a concentration camp.
• Freedom Writers - Although set in a different context, it deals with themes of racism and systemic oppression.
• The Stolen Princess - Animated film that, while fictional, deals with themes of oppression during a darker era.
• The Resistance Banker - A Dutch banker helping Jews in hiding reflects the bravery amidst Nazi occupation.
• The Unknown Woman - A powerful film about identity and the traumas of the past, paralleling Holocaust themes.
• The Last of the Unjust - A documentary exploring the life of a Jewish elder during the Holocaust.
• The Pianist - A moving portrayal of a musician’s struggle for survival in Nazi-occupied Warsaw.
• Remember - A man with dementia seeks the truth about a past that connects him to the Holocaust.
• A Bag of Marbles - The tale of two Jewish boys fleeing during the Holocaust, filled with adventure and peril.
• Goodbye Lenin! - While set in a different historical context, it deals with the impact of oppressive regimes.
• When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit - A story of a Jewish family's escape from the Nazis, emphasizing loss and resilience.
• They Shall Not Grow Old - A documentary that uses WWI footage to explore the impact of war, similar themes of trauma.
• The War Below - Represents the sacrifices and struggles faced during wartime, akin to Holocaust narratives.
• In Darkness - A Polish sewer worker hides a group of Jews from the Nazis, reflecting the themes of survival.
• The Life of David Gale - While focusing on wrongful convictions, it shares themes of morality and injustice.
• The Killing Fields - Set against the backdrop of the Cambodian genocide, it reflects similar themes of loss.
• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - A child’s perspective on the Holocaust, exploring innocence amidst tragedy.