Movies like Buffalo Soldiers

This dark comedy classic, set during the Korean War, is about a group of doctors and nurses at a mobile army surgical hospital who use humor to cope with the horror of war, much like the soldiers in Buffalo Soldiers use crime and corruption as means to handle their discontent.

Set during the aftermath of the Gulf War, Three Kings follows a group of American soldiers who discover a map leading to a huge cache of stolen Kuwaiti gold. Like Buffalo Soldiers, it combines war-time action with satirical elements, critiquing military ethics and providing a darkly comedic take on the absurdities of war.

Wag the Dog is a black comedy film that skewers politics and media manipulation as a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer fabricate a war to distract the electorate during a presidential scandal. The film's comedic take on serious political themes will appeal to those who appreciate the satirical edge of Buffalo Soldiers.

With a narrative centering on a reporter who uncovers the U.S. Army's secret psychic espionage program, The Men Who Stare at Goats is a war comedy that lampoons the absurdities of military projects, akin to the satirical humor found in Buffalo Soldiers.

A political satire that delves into the inner workings of British and American government agencies on the brink of war, In the Loop showcases the ridiculousness of bureaucratic incompetence and international relations, reminiscent of the black humor in Buffalo Soldiers.

This Netflix original film stars Brad Pitt as a charismatic and determined general tasked with commanding the war effort in Afghanistan. Like Buffalo Soldiers, War Machine offers a satirical look at military operations and the flawed individuals who navigate them.