Movies like American Sniper

Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan, set during the invasion of Normandy in World War II, is renowned for its realistic battle scenes. Its profound exploration of the costs of war will appeal to viewers fascinated by the character study in American Sniper.

Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down delivers an intense and chaotic depiction of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu. The film's focus on the valor and adversity faced by U.S. soldiers in urban warfare will strike a chord with fans of American Sniper.

13 Hours portrays the true story of six members of a security team who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi. Like American Sniper, it emphasizes the bravery and challenges of Americans in modern conflict zones.

Zero Dark Thirty is another Kathryn Bigelow film that chronicles the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden. Its meticulous attention to detail and tense atmosphere will resonate with those who appreciate American Sniper's deep dive into military operations.

Jarhead, based on Anthony Swofford's memoir, offers a psychological perspective on the life of a Marine during the Gulf War. Its examination of the soldier's experience and the mental aspect of war parallels the themes in American Sniper.

Lone Survivor, based on true events, follows Marcus Luttrell and his team on a mission to capture or kill a notorious Taliban leader in Afghanistan. Its raw depiction of camaraderie and survival in harrowing combat situations echoes themes found in American Sniper.

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker is a visceral war drama that thrusts viewers into the intense experiences of an elite bomb disposal team during the Iraq War. Fans of American Sniper will appreciate the film's gritty realism and the psychological toll of warfare on soldiers.