Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to King Rat List
- The Bridge on the River Kwai - Both films focus on prisoners of war and their struggles for survival under Japanese captivity.
- The Great Escape - A classic war film about POWs attempting to escape from a German camp.
- Das Boot - Both explore the difficulties faced during wartime, showcasing life under extreme conditions.
- Platoon - Both portray the harsh realities of war and the moral dilemmas faced by soldiers.
- Unbroken - Based on true events, it tells the story of a POW and his endurance during captivity.
- War Horse - Both films depict the impact of war on individuals and relationships.
- The Thin Red Line - Explores the psychological and emotional consequences of war akin to King Rat.
- A Bridge Too Far - Similar themes of military strategy and the experiences of soldiers during war.
- Full Metal Jacket - Explores the Vietnam War's impacts on soldiers, similar to the experiences portrayed in King Rat.
- Three Kings - Set during a war, it touches on themes of camaraderie and betrayal among soldiers.
- The Last Samurai - A western soldier's experience in a foreign conflict, akin to the cultural clashes in King Rat.
- Letters from Iwo Jima - Provides a view from both sides of war, showcasing human experiences similar to King Rat.
- Rescue Dawn - A survival story of a POW, echoing King Rat's themes of endurance and escape.
- Come and See - A harrowing portrayal of war's effect on humanity, similar emotional weight as in King Rat.
- Empire of the Sun - A young boy's struggles for survival during WWII, focusing on war experiences.
- The Pacific - A miniseries capturing the struggles of Marines in the Pacific theater, similar in focus to King Rat.
- Band of Brothers - Based on true stories of WWII soldiers, showcasing their adversities.
- Saving Private Ryan - Intense depiction of war and brotherhood, resonating with King Rat's themes.
- Beasts of No Nation - Follows a child soldier amidst a civil war, dealing with similar themes of survival.
- The Pianist - A harrowing tale of survival during war, similar emotional depth as King Rat.
- The Deer Hunter - Explores the psychological impact of war on individuals, akin to King Rat's focus on its characters.
- Dunkirk - A gripping war film depicting the evacuation of soldiers under dire circumstances.
- The Hurt Locker - Military personnel's encounters with war and its emotional toll, comparable to King Rat.
- The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - Focuses on themes of childhood during war, exploring innocence amid conflict.
- The Enemy at the Gates - Set during WWII, focusing on snipers and the human experience in war.
- The Killing Fields - Echoes the brutality of war, focusing on the human cost and survival stories.
- City of God - Although set in a different context, it explores survival and moral dilemmas in a violent environment.
- Courage Under Fire - Deals with military experiences and the complexities of war, similar to King Rat.
- Black Hawk Down - A modern war film that concentrates on survival and teamwork in combat situations.
- The Killing of America - A documentary focusing on the impacts of violence throughout history, resonating with war themes.
- Paths of Glory - Depicts the futility of war and struggles of soldiers similar to King Rat’s themes.
- We Were Soldiers - Based on a real battle during Vietnam, addressing the emotional stakes similar to King Rat.
- Tora! Tora! Tora! - A historical account of the attack on Pearl Harbor, exploring events from both sides.
- Fury - Focuses on a tank crew during WWII, highlighting survival and camaraderie during combat.
- The Fog of War - A documentary about the complexities of war, paralleling the themes of survival and morality in King Rat.
- All Quiet on the Western Front - A poignant anti-war film focusing on the futility and horrors of war, similar to King Rat.
- The Message - Explores the life during war times with a focus on cultural and religious themes.
- Restrepo - A real-life account of soldiers in Afghanistan, documenting the realities of war and survival.
- Hacksaw Ridge - Based on a true story about a combat medic during WWII, emphasizing bravery under fire.
- 1776 - While it has a musical twist, it explores themes of struggle during the founding of a nation.
- The Fortunate Pilgrim - Focusing on hardship and survival, similar thematic elements to those in King Rat.
- Black Book - A gripping story about survival during WWII, focusing on the moral complexities of war.
- The Siege of Jadotville - A true story about a military engagement and the survival of a group against the odds.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bridge on the River Kwai
161 min
|
1957 | United Kingdom | Drama | 249267 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
The Great Escape
173 min
|
1963 | United States of America | Drama | 278229 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
Das Boot
150 min
|
1981 | Germany | Drama | 288641 | 8.3 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Platoon
120 min
|
1986 | United Kingdom | Drama | 473156 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
Unbroken
137 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Drama | 199417 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
War Horse
146 min
|
2011 | India | Drama | 173772 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
The Thin Red Line
171 min
|
1998 | United States of America | Drama | 212556 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
A Bridge Too Far
175 min
|
1977 | United Kingdom | Drama | 67973 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
Full Metal Jacket
117 min
|
1987 | United Kingdom | Drama | 852814 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
Three Kings
114 min
|
1999 | United States of America | Action | 186615 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
The Last Samurai
154 min
|
2003 | United States of America | Drama | 505767 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
Letters from Iwo Jima
141 min
|
2006 | United States of America | Drama | 177426 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
Rescue Dawn
125 min
|
2007 | Luxembourg | Adventure | 116863 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
Come and See
142 min
|
1985 | Soviet Union | Drama | 124190 | 8.3 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
Empire of the Sun
153 min
|
1987 | United States of America | Drama | 143776 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
|
2010 | United States of America | Drama | 144366 | 8.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 17 |
|
2001 | United Kingdom | Drama | 597641 | 9.4 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 18 |
Saving Private Ryan
169 min
|
1998 | United States of America | Drama | 1646500 | 8.6 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
Beasts of No Nation
137 min
|
2015 | Brazil | Drama | 91702 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
The Pianist
150 min
|
2002 | France | Drama | 1015440 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
The Deer Hunter
183 min
|
1978 | United Kingdom | Drama | 386896 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
Dunkirk
107 min
|
2017 | United Kingdom | Drama | 810767 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
The Hurt Locker
131 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 497532 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
The Killing Fields
142 min
|
1984 | United Kingdom | Drama | 63894 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
City of God
129 min
|
2002 | Brazil | Drama | 873989 | 8.6 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
Courage Under Fire
116 min
|
1996 | United States of America | Drama | 63792 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
Black Hawk Down
145 min
|
2001 | United Kingdom | Drama | 456220 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
Paths of Glory
88 min
|
1957 | United States of America | Drama | 239984 | 8.4 | Film | HD |
| 29 |
We Were Soldiers
138 min
|
2002 | Germany | Drama | 160162 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
Tora! Tora! Tora!
144 min
|
1970 | Japan | Drama | 39960 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 31 |
Fury
135 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Drama | 611863 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 32 |
The Fog of War
107 min
|
2003 | United States of America | Documentary | 26267 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 33 |
All Quiet on the Western Front
147 min
|
2022 | Germany | Drama | 338521 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 34 |
The Message
178 min
|
1976 | Libyan Arab Jamahiriya | Drama | 54062 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 35 |
Restrepo
93 min
|
2010 | United States of America | War | 24617 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 36 |
Hacksaw Ridge
139 min
|
2016 | Australia | Drama | 685991 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 37 |
1776
141 min
|
1972 | United States of America | Drama | 9939 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 38 |
Black Book
145 min
|
2006 | Belgium | Drama | 84075 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 39 |
The Siege of Jadotville
108 min
|
2016 | Ireland | Drama | 48393 | 7.2 | Film | HD |