Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 21, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Captain

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

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#1
1917

1917

2019‱★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Captain for fans of War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers....

#2
The Card Counter

The Card Counter

2021‱★ 6.1

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

William Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young man seeking help to execut...

#3
White Noise

White Noise

2022‱★ 5.6

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

Jack Gladney, professor of Hitler studies at The-College-on-the-Hill, husband to Babette, and father to four children/stepchildren, is torn asunder by a chemical spill from a rail ...

#4
The Specials

The Specials

2019‱★ 7.8

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

For twenty years, Bruno and Malik have lived in a different world—the world of autistic children and teens. In charge of two separate nonprofit organizations (The Hatch & The Shelt...

#5
Swimming in the Sea

Swimming in the Sea

1895‱★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Captain for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Several little boys run along a pier, then jump into the ocean....

#6
Bloody Milk

Bloody Milk

2017‱★ 6.9

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

Pierre, in his thirties, is a breeder of dairy cattle. His life revolves around his farm, his veterinarian sister and his parents whose livestock he took over. As the first cases o...