Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 18, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Red Herring

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

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#1
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

1966★ 5.9

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

A by-the-book Captain is ordered to capture a strategic village in Italy. The Italian soldiers are willing to surrender, if they can have a festival first. The lieutenant convinces...

#2
Mister Roberts

Mister Roberts

1955★ 7.1

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

Mr. Roberts is a Navy officer who's yearning for battle but is stuck in the backwaters of World War II on a non-commissioned ship run by the bullying Captain Morton....

#3
No Time for Sergeants

No Time for Sergeants

1958★ 7.2

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

Georgia farm boy Will Stockdale is about to bust with pride. He’s been drafted. Will’s ready. But is Uncle Sam ready for Will?...

#4
The Secret of Santa Vittoria

The Secret of Santa Vittoria

1970★ 6.9

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

During World War II, Italian villagers hide their wine from the German army....

#5
The Greatest Beer Run Ever

The Greatest Beer Run Ever

2022★ 7.5

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

Chickie wants to support his friends fighting in Vietnam, so he does something wild—personally bring them American beer. What starts as a well-meaning journey quickly changes Chick...

#6
The Scarlet and the Black

The Scarlet and the Black

1983★ 7.0

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

Fr. Hugh O'Flaherty is a Vatican official in 1943-45 who has been hiding downed pilots, escaped prisoners of war, and Italian resistance families. His activities become so large th...

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