Movies like Gallipoli

Steven Spielberg's epic World War II film follows a group of U.S. soldiers as they venture into Nazi-occupied territory to retrieve a paratrooper. Saving Private Ryan is famed for its realistic portrayal of war, much like Gallipoli, and its gripping narrative centered around the atrocities and camaraderie found in battle.

This recent WWI epic by Sam Mendes, presented as one continuous shot, follows two British soldiers sent on an impossible mission to deliver a message that could save thousands of lives. Its focus on a specific mission within the larger war parallels Gallipoli's personal storytelling amidst the chaos of conflict.

Directed by Mel Gibson, the film tells the true story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic at the Battle of Okinawa. With its intense battle scenes and focus on personal conviction, Hacksaw Ridge resonates with the themes of bravery and morality found in Gallipoli.

Terrence Malick's adaptation of James Jones' novel depicting the Battle of Guadalcanal during WWII is both visually arresting and philosophically profound. Similar to Gallipoli, The Thin Red Line delves deep into the soldiers' psyche, exploring their inner conflicts and the nature of humanity against the backdrop of war.

Oliver Stone's gritty Vietnam War drama offers a ground-level view of the war as seen through the eyes of a young soldier. Fans of Gallipoli will appreciate Platoon's intense character study and its examination of the moral ambiguities of war.

Directed by Clint Eastwood, this film provides a perspective on World War II from the Japanese side, specifically the Battle of Iwo Jima. Like Gallipoli, Letters from Iwo Jima humanizes the soldiers and provides a poignant, tragic portrayal of war.

This French-American romantic war drama, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, chronicles a young woman's relentless search for her fiancé who might have been killed during World War I. It shares Gallipoli's human focus, shedding light on the effect of war on individual lives and relationships.