Movies like The Killing Fields

Exploring the effects of war on American working-class steel workers, The Deer Hunter's epic narrative about the Vietnam conflict and its aftermath offers a deeply emotional ride similar to The Killing Fields.

Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, Apocalypse Now, delves into the madness of the Vietnam War. Like The Killing Fields, it provides a stark, surreal, and disturbing vision of the impact of war.

Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket presents an unflinching look at the dehumanizing effects of the military machine during the Vietnam War, providing another introspective war experience similar to The Killing Fields.

Oliver Stone's intense and harrowing portrayal of the Vietnam War provides an immersive experience akin to The Killing Fields. Fans of the latter will likely be moved by Platoon's gritty representation of war's impact on the human spirit.

This film tells the story of Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic, paralyzing him and later leading him to become an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist. The personal struggle and anti-war sentiments might resonate with those who appreciate The Killing Fields.

With its focus on the Rwandan genocide, Hotel Rwanda presents a powerful tale of survival and heroism amidst atrocity, echoing The Killing Fields' emotionally-charged storytelling.

Missing, a compelling human drama about the disappearance of an American in the midst of the Chilean coup, shares The Killing Fields' intense examination of political turmoil and personal sacrifice.

Oliver Stone's Salvador portrays a gritty and intense picture of the Salvadoran Civil War through the eyes of a journalist, akin to The Killing Fields' own journalistic perspective on conflict.