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10 Best Movies Like Don't Cry, Peter

If you loved Don't Cry, Peter, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

1966★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Don't Cry, Peter for fans of Comedy & War. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A by-the-book Captain is ordered to capture a strategic village in Italy. The Italian soldiers are willing to surrender, if they can have a festival first. The lieutenant convinces...

#2
No Time for Sergeants

No Time for Sergeants

1958★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Don't Cry, Peter for fans of Comedy & War. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Georgia farm boy Will Stockdale is about to bust with pride. He’s been drafted. Will’s ready. But is Uncle Sam ready for Will?...

#3
Oh! What a Lovely War

Oh! What a Lovely War

1969★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Don't Cry, Peter for fans of Comedy & War. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare....

#4
The Secret of Santa Vittoria

The Secret of Santa Vittoria

1970★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Don't Cry, Peter for fans of Comedy & War. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

During World War II, Italian villagers hide their wine from the German army....

#5
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

1964★ 8.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Don't Cry, Peter for fans of Comedy & War. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop ...

#6
Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Don't Cry, Peter for fans of War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain....

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