Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 16, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Gavetta

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

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#1
The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away

1957★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Gavetta 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....

#2
Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.2

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

#3
Many Wars Ago

Many Wars Ago

1970★ 7.3

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

Time after time, soldiers of the Italian Army are forced to leave their mountain trenches in attempts to storm an enemy fortress, always with the same disastrous results. As casual...

#4
The Yellow Birds

The Yellow Birds

2018★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Gavetta 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...

#5
Jacknife

Jacknife

1989★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Gavetta 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 ...

#6
Birdy

Birdy

1984★ 7.1

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

Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospi...

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