Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Long Winter

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

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#1
The Last Rifleman

The Last Rifleman

2023★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Long Winter for fans of Drama & History & War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding...

#2
Free State of Jones

Free State of Jones

2016★ 6.8

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

In 1863, Mississippi farmer Newt Knight serves as a medic for the Confederate Army. Opposed to slavery, Knight would rather help the wounded than fight the Union. After his nephew ...

#3
Outlaws - For Greater Glory

Outlaws - For Greater Glory

2012★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Long Winter for fans of Drama & History & War. 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....

#4
Field of Lost Shoes

Field of Lost Shoes

2015★ 6.1

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

A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the Virginia Military Institute must confront the horrors of an adult world when they are called upon to defend the Shenandoah Valle...

#5
Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Long Winter for fans of Drama & 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....

#6
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022★ 6.2

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

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England....

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