1. War Dogs
#894 most popular movie yesterdayWar Dogs, while more of a dark comedy, follows two arms dealers who get in over their heads with a government contract to supply weapons for U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Like Operation Dumbo Drop, it merges elements of humor with a war-time setting.
6 movies like War Dogs...2. Good Morning, Vietnam
#1,975 most popular movie yesterdayFeaturing Robin Williams as an irreverent radio DJ in Saigon during the Vietnam War, Good Morning, Vietnam delivers laughter interspersed with poignant moments. As with Operation Dumbo Drop, it provides a lighter take on the period while still touching on the war's impact.
7 movies like Good Morning, Vietnam...3. The Gods Must Be Crazy
#2,134 most popular movie yesterdayThough not a military movie, The Gods Must Be Crazy similarly mixes comedy with a story about a foreign object (in this case, a Coke bottle) dropped into a remote society. Its cultural misunderstandings and light-hearted storytelling will appeal to those who enjoyed Operation Dumbo Drop.
6 movies like The Gods Must Be Crazy...4. Major Payne
#2,572 most popular movie yesterdayMajor Payne stars Damon Wayans as a hardened Marine forced to take charge of a group of misfit JROTC cadets. If you're looking for another film that combines military life with outrageous humor, Major Payne is a direct hit.
8 movies like Major Payne...5. Stripes
#2,839 most popular movie yesterdayStripes stars Bill Murray and Harold Ramis and is another comedy with a military backdrop. If you appreciated the comedic chemistry and military mishaps in Operation Dumbo Drop, Stripes will deliver with its tale of two friends who join the army on a whim.
8 movies like Stripes...6. Sgt. Bilko
#3,864 most popular movie yesterdaySgt. Bilko, starring Steve Martin, is a military comedy which captures the essence of a scheming NCO in charge of a motor pool at a small stateside base. Those who enjoy military capers with a humorous spin in Operation Dumbo Drop will find Sgt. Bilko entertaining.
8 movies like Sgt. Bilko...7. In the Army Now
#4,994 most popular movie yesterdayStarring Pauly Shore and Lori Petty, In the Army Now features two slacker friends who join the Reserves for a steady paycheck but end up being called to service. Its comedic take on military adventures will resonate with fans of Operation Dumbo Drop.
7 movies like In the Army Now...8. McHale's Navy
#6,143 most popular movie yesterdayMcHale's Navy, just like Operation Dumbo Drop, offers a blend of military-themed action and comedy set during wartime. Fans will enjoy the antics of a ragtag group of servicemen who often find themselves in hilarious situations, akin to the elephant airlift in Operation Dumbo Drop.
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