Movies like The Last Castle

In the tension-filled thriller Crimson Tide, a standoff between a young executive officer and a seasoned submarine captain aboard a U.S. nuclear missile sub brings about a thrilling power struggle. Fans of The Last Castle will appreciate the military backdrop and the intense conflict between authority figures with clashing ideologies.

The courtroom drama A Few Good Men focuses on the trial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the military lawyers who uncover a high-level conspiracy. Like The Last Castle, it dives into the military ethics and the concept of honor among soldiers.

The Rock is an action-packed blockbuster where a mild-mannered chemist and an ex-con must lead the counterstrike when rogue military men, led by a renegade general, threaten a nerve gas attack from Alcatraz against San Francisco. Its military insurrection theme resonates with The Last Castle's prison uprising and power struggles.

We Were Soldiers depicts the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War and the soldiers on both sides that fought it. This movie captures the essence of leadership in battle and the bonds of brotherhood, echoing the principles seen in The Last Castle.

Behind Enemy Lines tells the story of a Navy navigator who is shot down over enemy territory and is ruthlessly pursued by a secret police enforcer. It offers a different but equally thrilling perspective on military situations and one man's survival against the odds, much like the protagonist in The Last Castle.

Tears of the Sun centers on a team of Navy SEALs on a covert mission to rescue a doctor in war-torn Nigeria, which quickly turns into a larger moral dilemma. The themes of military ethics and the tough decisions that come with command are akin to the narrative heart of The Last Castle.

Courage Under Fire is a gripping tale about a U.S. Army officer's investigation into the first female Medal of Honor candidate following her death. It shares with The Last Castle a deep exploration of military valor and the personal demons that soldiers face.

Hart's War is set in a WWII German POW camp where an American law student-turned-soldier must defend a black prisoner of war falsely accused of murder. Similar to The Last Castle, it deals with themes of leadership, honor, and sacrifice within a military prison setting.