Movies like Beyond Rangoon

Hotel Rwanda portrays one man's courage during the Rwandan genocide, a real-life horror that echoes the political unrest of Beyond Rangoon. Audiences interested in character-driven stories about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances will find Hotel Rwanda both moving and inspirational.

Focusing on the brutal regime of Idi Amin in Uganda through the eyes of his personal physician, The Last King of Scotland offers another intense portrayal of an individual caught in a country's political turmoil, akin to the journey in Beyond Rangoon.

This gripping drama set during the Khmer Rouge reign in Cambodia captures the country's political upheaval much like Beyond Rangoon does with Myanmar. The gritty realism and emotional depth of The Killing Fields will resonate with those who appreciate the historical and human drama presented in Beyond Rangoon.

While set in Sierra Leone and revolving around the conflict diamond trade, Blood Diamond's themes of exploitation and personal redemption resonate with the political backdrop and character journey in Beyond Rangoon.

Set against the backdrop of the 1973 Chilean military coup, Missing delves into the story of an American searching for his missing son during political turmoil. Similar to Beyond Rangoon's tension-filled search for survival, Missing provides a harrowing look at the impact of political chaos on individuals.

Set in Indonesia during the overthrow of President Sukarno, this movie provides a similar mix of romance and political intrigue in a Southeast Asian setting. Like Beyond Rangoon, The Year of Living Dangerously combines the thrill of political drama with personal relationships.

Directed by Oliver Stone, Salvador is a powerful political drama that explores the complexities of civil war in El Salvador. If you're drawn to the mix of personal stories against a backdrop of political distress as depicted in Beyond Rangoon, Salvador's intense narrative and political commentary make it a compelling watch.