Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Birdy

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

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#1
Jacknife

Jacknife

1989★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Birdy for fans of Drama & War. 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 ...

#2
The War

The War

1994★ 6.6

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

The son of a Vietnam War Veteran must deal with neighborhood bullies as well as his dad's post-traumatic stress disorder while growing up in the deep south in the 1970's....

#3
Bat★21

Bat★21

1988★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Birdy for fans of Drama & War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton is a weapons countermeasures expert and when his aircraft is shot over enemy territory the Air Force very much wants to get him back. Hambleton knows...

#4
Apocalypse Now

Apocalypse Now

1979★ 8.3

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

At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, "does not exist, nor will it ever exist." His goal is to locate - and el...

#5
Casualties of War

Casualties of War

1989★ 7.1

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

During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager....

#6
The Greatest Beer Run Ever

The Greatest Beer Run Ever

2022★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Birdy for fans of Drama & War. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Chickie wants to support his friends fighting in Vietnam, so he does something wild—personally bring them American beer. What starts as a well-meaning journey quickly changes Chick...

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