Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Destination Tokyo

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

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#1
Lifeboat

Lifeboat

1944★ 7.4

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

During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat....

#2
Woman on the Run

Woman on the Run

1950★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Destination Tokyo for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliati...

#3
Mister Roberts

Mister Roberts

1955★ 7.0

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

Mr. Roberts is a Navy officer who's yearning for battle but is stuck in the backwaters of World War II on a non-commissioned ship run by the bullying Captain Morton....

#4
Operation Pacific

Operation Pacific

1951★ 6.0

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

During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a di...

#5
Ice Station Zebra

Ice Station Zebra

1968★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Destination Tokyo for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A top-secret Soviet spy satellite -- using stolen Western technology -- malfunctions and then goes into a descent that lands it near an isolated Arctic research encampment called I...

#6
A Guy Named Joe

A Guy Named Joe

1944★ 6.6

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

A cocky U.S. Army Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he's sent back to Earth by a heavenly G...