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10 Best Movies Like Stand by for Action

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

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#1
The Naked and the Dead

The Naked and the Dead

1958★ 5.8

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

Fighting men in World War II learn the value of courage and quickness at the risk of losing their lives....

#2
The Wild One

The Wild One

1953★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stand by for Action for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The Black Rebels Motorcycle Club ride into the small California town of Wrightsville, eager to raise hell. Brooding gang leader Johnny Strabler takes a liking to Kathie, the daught...

#3
Re-Generator

Re-Generator

2010★ 6.2

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

A plane containing a highly classified government project crashes outside of a small town in the US. Realizing the level of danger, the government tries to secretly fix the problem...

#4
Juliet of the Spirits

Juliet of the Spirits

1965★ 7.2

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

Middle-aged Giulietta grows suspicious of her husband, Giorgio, when his behavior grows increasingly questionable. One night when Giorgio initiates a seance amongst his friends, Gi...

#5
The Isle

The Isle

2000★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stand by for Action for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Mute Hee-Jin is working as a clerk in a fishing resort in the Korean wilderness; selling baits, food and occasionally her body to the fishing tourists. One day she falls in love wi...

#6
King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stand by for Action for fans of Action & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Far...