Movies like Memphis Belle

Though more of a romantic drama, Pearl Harbor centers on the surprise attack that led the United States into World War II. It interweaves personal stories with grand, aerial combat sequences reminiscent of Memphis Belle.

Flyboys follows the adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young American pilots volunteering for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I. Its combination of action, drama, and historical context will appeal to Memphis Belle enthusiasts.

Red Tails dramatizes the experiences of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American fighter pilots in WWII. It shares Memphis Belle's themes of camaraderie and the harrowing realities of aerial warfare.