Movies like Jacknife

Exploring the impact of the Vietnam War on the lives of American servicemen, The Deer Hunter offers a profound look at the alteration of friendships and the long-term psychological effects of war, much like Jacknife.

Though not about Vietnam War veterans specifically, Mystic River delves into the dark recesses of its characters' pasts and the long-term consequences of trauma, a theme that Jacknife also explores extensively.

The first movie in the Rambo series, First Blood, introduces a Vietnam War veteran navigating the challenges of his return to America. Fans of Jacknife might appreciate the action-packed examination of a soldier's place in peacetime society.

Directed by Oliver Stone, a Vietnam veteran himself, Platoon offers a gritty, ground-level view of the war and its dehumanizing effects, akin to the personal and relational conflicts depicted in Jacknife.

While addressing post-war life in a different context, Gran Torino stars Clint Eastwood as a Korean War veteran facing his prejudices and forming an unlikely bond, which Jacknife enthusiasts may find compelling.

The film follows the true story of Ron Kovic, a Vietnam War veteran who becomes an anti-war activist after becoming paralyzed. Like Jacknife, it addresses the struggles of veterans to reintegrate into society.

Coming Home is a deeply emotional film about the Vietnam War's effect on veterans and their families, touching upon themes of love, healing, and personal transformation similar to those in Jacknife.

Revolving around a father-daughter relationship and the hidden scars of war, In Country delves into the personal repercussions of the Vietnam conflict, resonating with themes found in Jacknife.