Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? List

• M*A*S*H - A comedy set in a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War, focusing on the absurdity of war.
• Catch-22 - A satirical take on the military and the absurdity of war, based on the classic novel.
• Oh! What a Lovely War - A theatrical film that uses humor and satire to depict the experiences of soldiers during World War I.
• Good Morning, Vietnam - A comedic portrayal of a radio DJ in Vietnam and his influence on the soldiers during the war.
• Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb - A dark comedy that satirizes the Cold War and the military's nuclear capabilities.
• Tropic Thunder - A comedy about a group of actors filming a war movie, blending humor with commentary on Hollywood and military tropes.
• The Monuments Men - A film about a small group of art historians and museum curators who recover stolen art during WWII, blending humor with a serious subject.
• The Last Resort - A comedic series about a U.S. Navy submarine's unexpected twist when they refuse to follow orders.
• The Army Show - A sitcom depicting life in the army, using humor to showcase the quirks of military life.
• Dad's Army - A British sitcom about the Home Guard during WWII, focusing on the humorous aspects of amateur soldiers.
• Allo 'Allo! - A sitcom set in a French café during WWII, using humor to portray the absurdities of war and occupation.
• Stripes - A comedy about new army recruits and their misadventures, highlighting the humorous side of military training.
• Wag the Dog - A satirical film about creating a fake war to distract from a presidential scandal, blending comedy with political commentary.
• Ben-Hur - While primarily dramatic, it includes elements of the absurdity of human conflict reminiscent of war comedies.
• The Big Red One - A war film that uses personal stories and dark humor while depicting the realities of combat in WWII.
• The Thin Red Line - A philosophical take on war, blending heavy themes with moments of dark humor and absurdity.
• War, Inc. - A political satire that parodies war and corporate involvement, offering a comedic and critical look at modern warfare.
• The Good Soldier Schweik - A film adaptation of the classic novel showcasing the absurdity of war through humor.
• In the Army Now - A comedy about two slackers joining the army where humor arises from their ineptitude.
• Private Benjamin - A comedy about a woman who joins the army, facing comedic challenges and absurd situations.
• For Greater Glory - While a more serious war film, it has moments of levity amidst its exploration of conflict.
• The A-Team - A light-hearted action series with a focus on camaraderie and humorous exploits during missions.
• Red Dawn - A more serious portrayal of young fighters, but it features absurd heroics and over-the-top situations.
• Restrepo - A documentary but showcases the absurdities of war while focusing on the camaraderie among soldiers.
• A Farewell to Arms - A romantic war film that captures both combat and the absurdity of relationships in wartime.
• Killing Them Softly - A blend of dark humor and crime amidst the backdrop of a chaotic world similar to absurd war films.
• The Interview - A comedy that satirizes politics and the absurdity of international relations through the lens of a fictional assassination.
• The Death of Stalin - A dark political satire that uses humor to depict the power struggles following Stalin's death in a military context.
• The Boys in Company C - A serious war film with elements of dark humor that examines the lives of soldiers in Vietnam.
• The Messenger - Explores the emotional toll of war with dark humor and personal stories similar to absurdity in combat.
• Father Ted - A sitcom featuring humor related to the absurdities of religion and society, with over-the-top scenarios.
• We Are Soldiers - A more serious take on war but uses moments of camaraderie and irony tied to soldier life.
• The Last Detail - A road movie that involves military personnel and includes a mix of comedy and drama.
• Thank You for Smoking - While not about war, it uses humor to tackle serious subjects such as politics and corporate lobbying, echoing absurdism.
• Funny People - A mix of comedy and serious themes that portrays the absurdities of life, similar in tone to comedies of wartime.
• The Zookeeper's Wife - Though serious, the backdrop of WWII shows the absurdities of humanity amidst war.
• Men at Work - A buddy cop comedy featuring absurd situations and humorous commentary on life, akin to military comedies.