Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Operation Pacific

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

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#1
Run Silent, Run Deep

Run Silent, Run Deep

1958★ 6.9

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

#2
Mister Roberts

Mister Roberts

1955★ 7.1

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

#3
The Enemy Below

The Enemy Below

1957★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Operation Pacific for fans of War. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits....

#4
In Enemy Hands

In Enemy Hands

2004★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Operation Pacific for fans of War. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

At the height of Hitler's infamous U-boat war, the crew of the U.S.S. Swordfish were heading home after months at sea. They never made it. Now prisoners of war aboard U-boat 429, a...

#5
The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea

1953★ 6.9

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

#6
Destination Tokyo

Destination Tokyo

1943★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Operation Pacific for fans of War. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his crew of submariners are ordered into Tokyo Bay on a secret mission. They are to gather information in advance of the planned bombing of...

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