Movies Like Citadels of the Mediterranean

If you liked Citadels of the Mediterranean (1934), a movie, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Ship of Fools (1965)
★ 6.6/10
A varied group of passengers boarding a ship bound for pre-WWII Germany represents a microcosm of early-1930s society.
2
How to Rob a Bank (2024)
★ 6.7/10
In this true-crime documentary, a charismatic rebel in 1990s Seattle pulls off an unprecedented string of bank robberies straight out of the movies.
3
Confirmation (2016)
★ 6.9/10
Judge Clarence Thomas' nomination to the United States' Supreme Court is called into question when former colleague, Anita Hill, testifies that he had sexually harassed her.
4
Emperor of the North (1973)
★ 6.9/10
Hobos encounter a sadistic railway conductor that will not let anyone "ride the rails" for free.
5
My Life in Ruins (2009)
★ 6.1/10
A Greek tour guide named Georgia attempts to recapture her kefi (Greek for mojo) by guiding a ragtag group of tourists around Greece and showing them the beauty of her native land. Along the way, she manages to open…
6
The Boys in the Boat (2023)
★ 7.3/10
The triumphant underdog story of the University of Washington men's rowing team, who stunned the world by competing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
7
Everyone's Hero (2006)
★ 6.1/10
A boy begins a grand journey to return Babe Ruth's baseball bat before the deciding game of the 1932 World Series comes to a close.
8
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
★ 6.8/10
Two rock-'n-rolling teens, on the verge of failing their class, set out on a quest to make the ultimate school history report after being presented with a time machine.
9
Harry and Tonto (1974)
★ 7.1/10
Harry Coombes is a retired teacher in his 70s who has lived in the Upper West Side of New York City all his life. When his building is torn down to make way for a parking garage, Harry and his beloved cat Tonto begin a…
10
Atlantis Rising (2017)
★ 6.4/10
James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici go on an adventure to find the lost city of Atlantis by using Greek philosopher Plato as a virtual treasure map.
11
Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea (2026)
★ 7.1/10
Never-before-seen footage and survivor accounts trace the 2012 shipwreck of a luxury cruise and the disaster that ensued, in this immersive documentary.
12
Mank (2020)
★ 6.7/10
1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane.
13
The Last Detail (1973)
★ 7/10
Two Navy men are ordered to bring a young offender to prison, but decide to show him one last good time along the way.
14
Brokedown Palace (1999)
★ 6.4/10
Best friends Alice and Darlene take a trip to Thailand after graduating high school. In Thailand, they meet a captivating Australian man, who calls himself Nick Parks. Darlene is particularly smitten with Nick and…
15
Ghosts of the Abyss (2003)
★ 6.8/10
With a team of the world's foremost historic and marine experts as well as friend Bill Paxton, James Cameron embarks on an unscripted adventure back to the wreck of the Titanic where nearly 1,500 souls lost their lives…
16
Public Enemies (2009)
★ 6.7/10
Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the…
17
Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)
★ 6.1/10
Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony's daughter and holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, Tony's lost the…
18
7 Women (1965)
★ 6.5/10
In a mission in China in 1935, a group of women are preyed on by Mongolian bandits, led by Warlord chief Tunga Khan.
19
Six Minutes to Midnight (2020)
★ 6.2/10
Summer 1939. Influential families in Nazi Germany have sent their daughters to a finishing school in an English seaside town to learn the language and be ambassadors for a future looking National Socialist. A teacher…
20
The Pickup (2025)
★ 6.4/10
A routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when mismatched armored truck drivers Russell and Travis are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by savvy mastermind Zoe.