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10 Best Movies Like The Fog of War

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

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#1
Demons

Demons

1971★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Fog of War for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Tells the story of the samurai Gengobe, who seeks revenge after falling prey to the schemes of a geisha and her husband....

#2
The Silent House

The Silent House

2010★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Fog of War for fans of Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Laura and her father Wilson arrive at a cottage off the beaten path in order to repair it since its owner will soon put the house on sale. They will spend the night there in order ...

#3
The Unknown Known

The Unknown Known

2013★ 6.8

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

Former United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, discusses his career in Washington D.C. from his days as a congressman in the early 1960s to planning the invasion of Ir...

#4
The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography

The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography

2017★ 6.8

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

Portrait photographer Elsa Dorfman found her medium in 1980: the larger-than-life Polaroid Land 20x24 camera. For the next thirty-five years, she captured the “surfaces” of those w...

#5
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

2008★ 6.9

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

Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction fo...

#6
Tough Love

Tough Love

2015★ 5.9

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

Half documentary, half docu-drama about a German karate champion, who used to be a successful pimp......