Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The U.S. and the Holocaust List

• Schindler's List - A historical drama depicting the Holocaust and its impact on individuals.
• The Pianist - A poignant portrayal of a Jewish man struggling to survive during the Holocaust.
• Life Is Beautiful - A blend of comedy and tragedy set against the backdrop of a concentration camp.
• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - A fictional story exploring friendship across the boundaries of a concentration camp.
• Holocaust - A miniseries that dramatizes the experiences of a Jewish family during WWII.
• The Holocaust - A documentary series that provides an extensive overview of Holocaust history.
• Defiance - Based on the true story of Jewish brothers who fought against Nazis in WWII.
• Son of Saul - A harrowing film depicting a day in the life of a Jewish prisoner in Auschwitz.
• The Reader - Explores post-WWII German society and touches on Holocaust themes.
• The Diary of Anne Frank - A classic story about a Jewish girl's life in hiding during the Holocaust.
• Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State - A documentary providing in-depth insight into the Auschwitz concentration camp.
• Anne Frank: The Whole Story - A miniseries that covers the life of Anne Frank, her family, and their experiences.
• They Fought for Their Country - A look at the efforts of Soviet Jewish soldiers during WWII.
• Resistance - A drama about the Jewish Resistance during the Holocaust.
• For Those Who Came After - A documentary exploring the reality of the Holocaust through survivor testimonies.
• The Last Days - A documentary about the lives of Holocaust survivors during the final days of WWII.
• The Holocaust Chronicle - A documentary series focusing on the events and aftermath of the Holocaust.
• Out of the Ashes - A film based on the true story of a Holocaust survivor's life.
• The Great Escape - While not about the Holocaust specifically, it addresses themes of survival against the odds.
• Mockingbird Don't Sing - A true story reflective of adversity and survival similar to Holocaust narratives.
• Sophie’s Choice - Explores the devastating choices and trauma experienced during the Holocaust.
• Hotel Rwanda - Captures genocide and the moral choices individuals must face during such crises.
• 42 - Explores racial injustices which resonate with themes of discrimination found in Holocaust narratives.
• The Killing Fields - Highlights the impact of genocide, similar to the thematic explorations of the Holocaust.
• Hotel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie - Documentary about a Nazi war criminal, illustrating the lingering effects of the Holocaust.
• The Impossible - While centered on a natural disaster, it reveals survival themes similar to those in Holocaust narratives.
• The Counterfeiters - A film focusing on Jewish prisoners during the Holocaust and the moral dilemmas they face.
• A Bag of marbles - A coming-of-age story against the horrors of Nazi occupation.
• Remember - A thriller that addresses the Holocaust and the search for justice.
• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - Explores the innocence of childhood amidst the horrors of the Holocaust.
• The Girl Who Knew Too Much - A film that parallels the investigation into a tragic memory, reminiscent of Holocaust narratives.
• Bitter Harvest - A drama set during the Holodomor that addresses themes of oppression and survival.
• The Zookeeper's Wife - A true story of a couple who saved Jews during the Nazi occupation of Poland.
• The Resistance Banker - Based on a true story of a banker who helped Jews escape during the Holocaust.
• Redemption - Focuses on themes of forgiveness and redemption post-Holocaust trauma.
• A Hidden Life - A narrative that reflects the moral dilemmas during WWII and resistance against tyranny.
• When the Angels Sleep - Explores tribulations similar to those faced during the Holocaust.
• My Girl - Youthful innocence challenged by the harsh realities of life and death.
• The Good Man - A story about morality during the Holocaust era.
• Forgive Me - Touching on themes of forgiveness and understanding in a post-Holocaust context.