Movies like Pearl Harbor

This Spielberg-directed epic showcases the brutality of World War II through the harrowing journey of soldiers tasked with finding and returning Private James Ryan. Its gritty realism and intense battle sequences may resonate with fans of Pearl Harbor's combat scenes.

Though set in a different theater of World War II, Dunkirk's immersive storytelling and intense portrayal of a desperate evacuation can captivate Pearl Harbor fans looking for another gripping historical drama.

Midway presents the story of the pivotal World War II battle between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy. Its large-scale naval and aerial combat sequences provide a similar backdrop to Pearl Harbor's dramatic reenactment of war.

With its philosophical musings and visual poetry, The Thin Red Line is a more contemplative take on the chaos of war. Audiences who appreciate Pearl Harbor's combination of human emotion and battle sequences might find this Terrence Malick film an evocative watch.

Set during the Battle of Stalingrad, Enemy at the Gates follows a duel between a Russian sniper and a German sniper, offering a character-centric wartime thriller that should attract viewers who enjoyed the personal drama amidst war in Pearl Harbor.

The companion piece to Flags of Our Fathers, Letters from Iwo Jima provides the Japanese perspective of the same battle. Fans of Pearl Harbor's epic scope and interest in different viewpoints of the war may find this film compelling.

Directed by Clint Eastwood, Flags of Our Fathers explores the Battle of Iwo Jima from the American perspective, highlighting the personal stories of soldiers in a manner that echoes Pearl Harbor's character-driven narrative.