Movies like Cross of Iron

Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan, known for its graphic and realistic depiction of WWII, shares Cross of Iron's commitment to portraying the brutal reality of war, particularly in its harrowing opening sequence.

Set during the Vietnam War, Platoon explores the moral ambiguity and psychological stress of combat, themes that resonate with the grim and unromanticized warfare depicted in Cross of Iron.

Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line is a philosophical war film that examines the inner lives of soldiers during the Battle of Guadalcanal. Fans of Cross of Iron's deeper narrative will appreciate the contemplative and poetic approach to the subject of conflict.

Das Boot is a tense German submarine drama that delves into the claustrophobic and perilous life of WWII U-boat crewmen. Similar to Cross of Iron's gritty portrayal of frontline soldiers, it offers a gripping look at the war from the German perspective.