Movies like Patton

Directed by Steven Spielberg, Saving Private Ryan presents the shock and brutality of war through its famed D-Day invasion opening scene and the subsequent mission to save a single soldier. Fans of Patton's combination of personal drama and war's epic scale will be drawn to this modern classic.

Midway covers the pivotal WWII battle that occurred six months after Pearl Harbor. The film shares Patton's epic scope and interest in wartime strategy, delving into the high-stakes decisions made by military leaders.

Chronicling the plight of British POWs forced to build a railway bridge, this film combines intense character study with the moral complexities of war – themes that resonate with the detailed character portrayal and moral questions examined in Patton.

Although it's centered on the American Civil War rather than World War II, Gettysburg offers a similarly profound and detailed account of one of the most important battles in American history, akin to Patton's exploration of a pivotal leader's wartime experience.