Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The War You Don't See List

  • The Fog of War - Explores the complexities of war through the eyes of former Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara.
  • Restrepo - A documentary that depicts the experience of soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, showcasing the harsh realities of war.
  • No End in Sight - Analyzes the American occupation of Iraq and the decisions leading to the current state of the country.
  • The Act of Killing - Explores the Indonesian mass killings of 1965–66 and invites former death squad leaders to reenact their crimes.
  • The Look of Silence - A companion piece to The Act of Killing, it follows a family confronting their father's murderers.
  • Restless - Follows a young woman who discovers her family's involvement in a World War II conspiracy.
  • Why We Fight - Investigates the reasons behind America's decision to go to war, focusing on the military-industrial complex.
  • The Invisible War - A documentary examining the epidemic of sexual assault in the military and its impact on victims.
  • Citizenfour - Follows Edward Snowden and the revelations of NSA mass surveillance, linking technology's role in modern conflicts.
  • My Lai - Documentary about the infamous My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War and its cover-up.
  • American Sniper - Focuses on the life of Chris Kyle, a sniper, and the effects of war on soldiers and their families.
  • They Shall Not Grow Old - Uses archival footage to depict the realities of World War I and the soldiers' experiences.
  • The Kill Team - Follows a soldier's moral dilemma amid the events surrounding a platoon's involvement in unlawful killings.
  • The Square - Documents the Egyptian Revolution and the political unrest faced by protestors, showcasing conflict's many layers.
  • The Hunting Ground - Addresses sexual assault on college campuses, drawing parallels to systemic issues within institutions.
  • For Sama - A personal account of the Syrian civil war through the eyes of a mother trying to raise her daughter amid chaos.
  • The Battle of Chile - Chronicling the political turmoil in Chile, offering insight into government actions and public response.
  • Harlan County, USA - Documents a coal miners' strike in Kentucky, revealing the impact of labor disputes and corporate interests.
  • Sicko - Critiques the American healthcare system, highlighting larger social injustices akin to those faced during wartime.
  • The Bridge - Explores themes of suicide and mental health while examining societal pressures.
  • Fahrenheit 9/11 - A political documentary highlighting the effects of the War on Terror and critiques of government decisions.
  • Black Hawk Down - Dramatizes events of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, illustrating the chaos and consequences of military action.
  • The War at Home - Explores the struggles faced by soldiers returning from war, including PTSD and reintegration.
  • Land of the Dead - A horror film that allegorizes social issues and class struggles through the lens of a zombie apocalypse.
  • Full Metal Jacket - Critiques the dehumanizing aspects of war and military training, capturing the Vietnam War experience.
  • Generation Kill - Follows a Marine reconnaissance battalion during the early days of the Iraq War, emphasizing the soldiers' perspective.
  • Restrepo - Follows a platoon of U.S. soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, showcasing the emotional toll of their mission.
  • The War Dead - Documents the impact of war on soldiers and their families, closely examining the emotional aftermath.
  • The Vietnam War - An in-depth documentary series exploring the events and impacts of the Vietnam War on multiple levels.
  • Five Came Back - Describes the experiences of filmmakers who documented WWII, revealing the impact of war on art and society.
  • The War You Don't See - Comparative piece to the themes of media portrayal in warfare and its impacts.
  • Bitter Lake - Explores the complexity of the war in Afghanistan and the media's role in shaping public perception.
  • This Is What Democracy Looks Like - Documents the protests during the 1999 WTO meetings in Seattle and the media's portrayal of the events.
  • Myanmar: Between Hell and Hope - Examines the impact of military rule in Myanmar and the resistance from its citizens.
  • The Great Hack - Explores how data privacy and the manipulation of information can influence modern conflicts.
  • The Unknown Known - Discusses the war in Iraq through the perspective of Donald Rumsfeld, focusing on the misinformation surrounding it.
  • The War of the Worlds - A fictional retelling that allegorizes themes of invasion, alienation, and the human response to catastrophe.
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# Title Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status
1 2003 United States of America 26248 8 Film HD
2
Restrepo
Restrepo 93 min
2010 United States of America 24693 7.4 Film HD
3 2007 United States of America 8904 8.2 Film HD
4 2012 Denmark 44345 8.2 Film HD
5
Restless
Restless 91 min
2011 United States of America 18764 6.7 Film HD
6 2005 Canada 10496 8 Film HD
7 2012 United States of America 7483 7.6 Film HD
8
Citizenfour
Citizenfour 114 min
2014 Germany 60088 8 Film HD
9 2014 United States of America 570663 7.3 Film HD
10 2018 New Zealand 40824 8.2 Film HD
11 2019 Spain 8910 6 Film HD
12
The Square
The Square 151 min
2017 Denmark 82912 7.1 Film HD
13
For Sama
For Sama 100 min
2019 Syrian Arab Republic 13804 8.5 Film HD
14
Sicko
Sicko 123 min
2007 United States of America 78143 8 Film HD
15
The Bridge
The Bridge 60 min
Seasons 4 Eps 38
2011 Denmark 84644 8.6 Serial Încheiat
16 2004 Italy 135106 7.5 Film HD
17 2001 United Kingdom 455431 7.7 Film HD
18 2005 Canada 105025 6.2 Film HD
19 1987 United Kingdom 851143 8.2 Film HD
20
Generation Kill
Generation Kill 65 min
Seasons 1 Eps 7
2008 64739 8.4 Serial Încheiat
21
The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War 109 min
Seasons 1 Eps 10
2017 United States of America 36889 9.1 Serial Încheiat
22 2010 United Kingdom 1642 8.3 Film HD
23 2019 United States of America 25832 7 Film HD
24 1953 United States of America 41829 7 Film HD