Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 18, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Adam

If you loved Adam, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Yellow Birds

The Yellow Birds

2018★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adam for fans of War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Two young soldiers, Bartle and Murph, navigate the terrors of the Iraq war under the command of the older, troubled Sergeant Sterling. All the while, Bartle is tortured by a promis...

#2
The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away

1957★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adam for fans of War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on the true story of Oberleutnant Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner of war captured in Britain to escape back to Germany during the Second World War....

#3
Stop-Loss

Stop-Loss

2008★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adam for fans of War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army....

#4
Fort Bliss

Fort Bliss

2014★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adam for fans of War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After returning home from an extended tour in Afghanistan, a decorated U.S. Army medic and single mother struggles to rebuild her relationship with her young son....

#5
Men in War

Men in War

1957★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adam for fans of War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding...

#6
Jacknife

Jacknife

1989★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adam for fans of War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes involved romantically with the army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle ...

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