1. Mystic River
#305 most popular movie yesterdayThough 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.
8 movies like Mystic River...2. The Deer Hunter
#577 most popular movie yesterdayExploring 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.
8 movies like The Deer Hunter...3. First Blood
#592 most popular movie yesterdayThe 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.
8 movies like First Blood...4. Platoon
#821 most popular movie yesterdayDirected 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.
8 movies like Platoon...5. Gran Torino
#1,829 most popular movie yesterdayWhile 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.
5 movies like Gran Torino...6. Born on the Fourth of July
#1,887 most popular movie yesterdayThe 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.
8 movies like Born on the Fourth of July...7. Coming Home
#3,226 most popular movie yesterdayComing 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.
8 movies like Coming Home...8. In Country
#6,628 most popular movie yesterdayRevolving 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.
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