Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Mister Roberts

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

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#1
The Secret of Santa Vittoria

The Secret of Santa Vittoria

1970★ 6.9

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

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

#2
Operation Pacific

Operation Pacific

1951★ 6.0

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

#3
The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea

1953★ 6.9

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

At the start of World War II, Cmdr. Ericson is assigned to convoy escort HMS Compass Rose with inexperienced officers and men just out of training. The winter seas make life misera...

#4
Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.2

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

#5
The Battle of the River Plate

The Battle of the River Plate

1956★ 6.3

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

In the early years of the World War II, the Royal Navy is fighting a desperate battle to keep the Atlantic convoy routes open to supply the British Isles, facing the great danger p...

#6
Run Silent, Run Deep

Run Silent, Run Deep

1958★ 6.9

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

The captain of a submarine sunk by the Japanese during WWII is finally given a chance to skipper another sub after a year of working a desk job. His singleminded determination for ...

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