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10 Best Movies Like The Great General

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

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#1
Outlaws - For Greater Glory

Outlaws - For Greater Glory

2012★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great General for fans of Drama & History & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country....

#2
The New One-Armed Swordsman

The New One-Armed Swordsman

1971★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great General for fans of Drama & History & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Lei Li lost his right-arm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school, long ago. Now, he is able to defend himself well with just his left arm, and kung fu techniques....

#3
Walking with the Enemy

Walking with the Enemy

2014★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great General for fans of Drama & History & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Regent Horthy is the leader of Hungary and a German ally, but his favorable standing with Hitler changes as the war comes to an end. Forced to cede Hungary’s power or else witness ...

#4
Red Cliff II

Red Cliff II

2009★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great General for fans of Drama & History & Action & Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The battle of Red Cliff continues and the alliance between Xu and East Wu is fracturing. With Cao Cao's massive forces on their doorstep, will the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu survi...

#5
Battleground

Battleground

1949★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great General for fans of Drama & Action & Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatri...

#6
Flyboys

Flyboys

2006★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great General for fans of Drama & History & Action & Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I, and became the country's first fighter pilo...

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