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10 Best Movies Like Civil War

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

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#1
The Killing Fields

The Killing Fields

1984★ 7.5

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

New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg is on assignment covering the Cambodian Civil War, with the help of local interpreter Dith Pran and American photojournalist Al Rockoff. Wh...

#2
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

2016★ 6.0

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

19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the reali...

#3
A Private War

A Private War

2018★ 6.8

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

One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give...

#4
Thank You for Your Service

Thank You for Your Service

2017★ 6.6

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

A group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq struggle to integrate back into family and civilian life, while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long aft...

#5
Shock and Awe

Shock and Awe

2017★ 6.3

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

A group of journalists covering George Bush's planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the presidents claim that Saddam Hussein has "weapons of mass destruction."...

#6
Stop-Loss

Stop-Loss

2008★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Civil War 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....

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