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10 Best Movies Like Sands of Iwo Jima

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

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#1
From Here to Eternity

From Here to Eternity

1953★ 7.3

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

In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in command are falling in love....

#2
Rio Grande

Rio Grande

1950★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sands of Iwo Jima for fans of Western. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of ...

#3
The Sweeney

The Sweeney

2012★ 5.8

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

Jack Regan, a hardened cop who doesn’t play by the rules, is confronted with a criminal from his past. With sidekick George Carter they are put on the case of a jewellery store hei...

#4
Fire Birds

Fire Birds

1990★ 5.0

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

A joint task force operation between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Army has been formed to dismantle one of the largest drug cartels operating in South America. ...

#5
The Shepherd of the Hills

The Shepherd of the Hills

1941★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sands of Iwo Jima for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Young Matt Matthews, an Ozark Mountains moonshiner, hates the father he has never seen, who apparently deserted Matt's mother and left her to die. His obsession contributes to the ...

#6
Kisses and Caroms

Kisses and Caroms

2006★ 4.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sands of Iwo Jima for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In California, Zack owns the "Breakingtime Billiards", a store that sells pool tables and game room supplies. He works with his girlfriend Jennifer; the sexy seller Tara; the insta...