Movies like Uncommon Valor

Directed by Oliver Stone and featuring a riveting portrayal of the Vietnam War, Platoon explores the moral ambiguities and intense combat situations that might interest those who appreciate the complex characters and action in Uncommon Valor.

We Were Soldiers, starring Mel Gibson, tells the story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War. Its gritty realism and focus on the soldiers' experiences provide a similarly compelling war narrative as Uncommon Valor.

Rambo: First Blood Part II features Sylvester Stallone in one of his most iconic roles, embarking on a mission to Vietnam to rescue American POWs. Fans of Uncommon Valor will appreciate the similarly intense action sequences and the theme of soldiers left behind.

This film, also featuring Chuck Norris, centers on an elite military team tasked with rescuing hostages from a hijacked plane. Fans of the patriotic and team-driven spirit present in Uncommon Valor will find The Delta Force's portrayal of military heroics appealing.

Clint Eastwood stars as a hard-nosed Marine gunnery sergeant in Heartbreak Ridge, dealing with personal and professional challenges while preparing his troops for conflict. The tough military training and camaraderie echo themes from Uncommon Valor.

Rescue Dawn, starring Christian Bale, is a survival drama about a US fighter pilot's ordeal as a POW during the Vietnam War and his subsequent escape. It shares the theme of enduring and escaping captivity that resonates with the storyline of Uncommon Valor.

Starring Chuck Norris, Missing in Action is another thrilling action movie about a Vietnam War veteran who returns to Vietnam to find and rescue American POWs left behind. It shares the same premise and fervor for resolving the fate of missing soldiers as Uncommon Valor.