Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to When Heroes Fly List

• American Sniper - Focuses on the psychological impact of war on soldiers.
• Generation Kill - A realistic portrayal of soldiers during the Iraq War.
• Restrepo - A documentary that captures soldiers' experiences in Afghanistan.
• Band of Brothers - Centers on soldiers in a combat environment and their relationships.
• The Hurt Locker - Explores the psychological toll of bomb disposal in war.
• The Long Road Home - Depicts the bond between soldiers during combat operations.
• The Outpost - Based on true events in Afghanistan, showcasing heroism and sacrifice.
• Six - Follows a Navy SEAL team as they undertake dangerous missions.
• Jerusalem Countdown - Incorporates war themes and focuses on personal struggles.
• SEAL Team - Follows an elite Navy SEAL team tackling various missions.
• Courage Under Fire - Explores the complexities of military honor and personal trials.
• Taking Fire - Focuses on the realities of combat and the soldiers’ mental states.
• Coyote Ugly - Includes themes of resilience and personal journeys of characters.
• Sand Castle - Centers around the military experience in a war zone.
• Fortitude - Combines personal struggles with violent conflict in a remote setting.
• The Brave - Focuses on the lives of soldiers and the dangers they face.
• Banshee - Combines crime with personal relationships and past trauma.
• The Compound - Explores themes of survival and conflict within a contained environment.
• Our Friends in the North - Follows the lives of characters amidst political upheaval.
• The Killing - Investigates personal tragedy and interconnected storylines.
• Homeland - Explores the impact of war and terrorism on personal lives.
• The Blacklist - Focused on complex characters involved in dangerous situations.
• Zero Dark Thirty - A gripping account of the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
• The Maze Runner - Involves themes of survival and testing of human abilities.
• The Night Manager - Combines espionage and personal motives in gritty environments.
• Punisher - Follows a vigilante dealing with personal trauma and revenge.
• Braveheart - Involves themes of war, sacrifice, and fighting for freedom.
• Troy - Dramatizes themes of honor, sacrifice, and war.
• The Pacific - Continuation of exploring soldiers' experiences during WWII.
• Signal - Involves a taut storyline with elements of suspense and conflict.
• Spark - Incorporates themes of revenge and personal loss.
• Bodyguard - Follows complex characters dealing with deep psychological issues.
• The Old Man - Features a complex lead character with a military background.
• Homefront - Involves themes of conflict and personal struggles.
• The Last Ship - Focused on a naval crew facing overwhelming odds.
• The Bridge - Explores human relationships amidst danger and intensity.
• The Fall - Studies the minds of characters under extreme circumstances.
• Top of the Lake - Weaves complex narratives about personal and social conflicts.
• Line of Duty - Investigates police and military themes under intense situations.
• Counterpart - Involves espionage with deep character development and conflict.
• Fury - Focuses on a tank crew during WWII, dealing with personal loss.
• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - About resilience and overcoming adversity in tough environments.
• No Escape - Explores survival themes in a hostile environment.
• The Terror - Blends historical elements with intense psychological themes.