Movies Like Sugartown

If you liked Sugartown (2011), a thriller and war movie directed by JT Mollner, 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
Stop-Loss (2008)
★ 6.1/10Also war
A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army.
2
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016)
★ 6/10Also war
19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.
3
Thank You for Your Service (2017)
★ 6.6/10Also war
A group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq struggle to integrate back into family and civilian life, while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long after they've left the battlefield.
4
Mine (2016)
★ 6.6/10Also war and thriller
After a failed assassination attempt, a soldier finds himself stranded in the desert. Exposed to the elements, he must survive the dangers of the desert and battle the psychological and physical toll of the treacherous…
5
Warfare (2025)
★ 7/10Also war
A platoon of Navy SEALs embarks on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.
6
Sunray: Fallen Soldier (2025)
★ 6.1/10Also thriller
Forced to confront the death of his daughter following a fatal encounter with drugs, ex-military soldier Andy becomes hell-bent on finding those responsible. With nothing to lose, a violent criminal underworld unravels…
7
Jarhead (2005)
★ 6.7/10Also war
Jarhead is a film about a US Marine Anthony Swofford’s experience in the Gulf War. After putting up with an arduous boot camp, Swofford and his unit are sent to the Persian Gulf where they are eager to fight, but are…
8
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
★ 7.7/10Also war
It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.
9
American Sniper (2014)
★ 7.4/10Also war
U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle takes his sole mission—protect his comrades—to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a…
10
One Shot (2021)
★ 6.7/10Also thriller and war
An elite squad of Navy SEALs, on a covert mission to transport a prisoner off a CIA black site island prison, are trapped when insurgents attack while trying to rescue the same prisoner.
11
Beyond the Reach (2014)
★ 5.9/10Also thriller
A high-rolling corporate shark and his impoverished young guide play the most dangerous game during a hunting trip in the Mojave Desert.
12
Tom Clancy's Without Remorse (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also thriller and war
An elite Navy SEAL uncovers an international conspiracy while seeking justice for the murder of his pregnant wife.
13
Beast of War (2025)
★ 6.2/10Also thriller and war
When their boat sinks while crossing the Timor Sea during World War II, a troop of young Australian soldiers must find a way to survive the harsh seas on a quickly shrinking raft. Hundreds of miles from anywhere, they…
14
The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
★ 6.5/10Also thriller
Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate…
15
Let There Be Light (1946)
★ 7.3/10Also war
The final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. Some returning combat veterans suffer scars that are more psychological than physical. This film follows patients and staff during…
16
War of the Worlds (2005)
★ 6.6/10Also thriller
Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm…
17
Megan Leavey (2017)
★ 7.3/10Also war
The true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who forms a powerful bond with an aggressive combat dog, Rex. While deployed in Iraq, the two complete more than 100 missions and save countless lives, until an IED…
18
The Caine Mutiny (1954)
★ 7.3/10Also war
When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.
19
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
★ 7/10Also war
Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
20
Coming Home (1978)
★ 7/10Also war
In 1968 California, a Marine officer's wife falls in love with a former high school classmate who suffered a paralyzing combat injury in the war.