Movies like Below

Based on Tom Clancy's novel, The Hunt for Red October delivers a Cold War-era submarine cat-and-mouse game that will appeal to viewers who appreciate the mix of strategy and underwater peril seen in Below. With its strong lead performance by Sean Connery and high-stakes plot, it's a classic in the genre.

Although The Abyss takes a more science fiction approach, its underwater setting and the psychological strain on the characters are paralleled with Below. James Cameron's direction ensures a visually stunning and emotionally intense journey that fans of submarine movies shouldn't miss.

Crimson Tide explores the tense dynamics aboard a nuclear submarine, which might resonate with Below's audience due to its similar setting and psychological intensity. The power struggle between Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman's characters keeps viewers on edge throughout the film.

U-571 is a World War II submarine thriller that fans of Below will enjoy for its intense underwater action and suspense. With a plot centered around an American submarine crew's attempt to capture a German Enigma machine, the movie offers a mix of historical intrigue and claustrophobic tension.

Das Boot offers a gripping look at the life of German U-boat crewmen, providing a similar claustrophobic and intense experience as Below. The movie's critical acclaim and authentic portrayal of submarine warfare make it essential viewing for fans of the genre.

K-19: The Widowmaker, starring Harrison Ford, is about a Soviet nuclear submarine facing a reactor meltdown. Its dedication to the thematic elements of isolation and survival will resonate with audiences who appreciate the suspenseful atmosphere of Below.

Phantom, starring Ed Harris, is a post-Cold War thriller that touches on historical events with a fictional twist, much like Below. The movie's suspense and claustrophobic conditions on a Soviet submarine provide a similarly thrilling experience.