Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like While at War

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

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#1
Land and Freedom

Land and Freedom

1995★ 7.3

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

David Carr is a British Communist who is unemployed. In 1936, when the Spanish Civil War begins, he decides to fight for the Republican side, a coalition of liberals, communists an...

#2
For Whom the Bell Tolls

For Whom the Bell Tolls

1943★ 6.5

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

Spain in the 1930s is the place to be for a man of action like Robert Jordan. There is a civil war going on and Jordan—who has joined up on the side that appeals most to idealists ...

#3
The 13 Roses

The 13 Roses

2007★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to While at War for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

True story of thirteen totally normal young women that suffered harsh questioning and were put in prison under made up charges of helping the rebellion against Franco back in the 1...

#4
Butterfly

Butterfly

1999★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to While at War for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to differe...

#5
The Dinner

The Dinner

2025★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to While at War for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Spain, April 15, 1939. With the Civil War concluded, and with the intention of celebrating his victory, General Franco attends a dinner with his generals at the Palace Hotel....

#6
The Last Rifleman

The Last Rifleman

2023★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to While at War 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...

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