Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 15, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Flying General

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

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#1
Jarhead: Law of Return

Jarhead: Law of Return

2019★ 6.5

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

Major Ronan Jackson, an accomplished fighter pilot for the Israel Defense Forces and son of a U.S. Senator, is shot down while flying through Syrian airspace. After miraculously su...

#2
The Codes of War

The Codes of War

2025★ 6.2

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

War stories about family, ethics and honor include the true story of two U.S. Marines who in a span of six seconds, must stand their ground to stop a suicide truck bomb, a Navy Cor...

#3
Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Flying General for fans of 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....

#4
Jacknife

Jacknife

1989★ 6.3

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

A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes involved romantically with the army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle ...

#5
Hyena Road

Hyena Road

2015★ 6.8

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

Three different men, three different worlds, three different wars – all stand at the intersection of modern warfare – a murky world of fluid morality where all is not as it seems. ...

#6
Boudica

Boudica

2023★ 5.8

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

Inspired by events in A.D. 60, Boudica follows the eponymous Celtic warrior who rules the Iceni people alongside her husband Prasutagus. When he dies at the hands of Roman soldiers...

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