Shows Like Churchill at War

If you liked Churchill at War (2024), a documentary and war & politics series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
WWII in Color: Road to Victory (2021)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politics
Gripping historical footage and expert commentary give detailed insights into the leading figures and decisive turning points of World War II.
2
World War II with Tom Hanks (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary
Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.
3
Greatest Events of World War II in Colour (2019)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary and war & politics
Using highly advanced colourisation techniques, critical moments from World War II, from Stalingrad to The Battle of Britain, are shown in a whole new light.
4
Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States (2012)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and war & politics
Oliver Stone's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.
5
World War II: From the Frontlines (2023)
★ 8/10Also documentary and war & politics
Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
6
How to Become a Tyrant (2021)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and war & politics
The documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.
7
The Vietnam War (2017)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary and war & politics
An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and…
8
Five Came Back (2017)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and war & politics
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
9
Grant (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also war & politics and documentary
This documentary-series examines Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.
10
Hitler's Circle of Evil (2018)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and war & politics
Surviving power struggles, betrayals and plots, Hitler's inner circle of Nazi leaders seizes control of Germany and designs its disastrous future.
11
History 101 (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
12
Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and war & politics
Will Smith hosts this look at the evolving, often lethal, fight for equal rights in America through the lens of the US Constitution's 14th Amendment.
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Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror (2021)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and war & politics
Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and…
14
Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial (2024)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
This gripping docuseries examines Adolf Hitler and the Nazis' rise, rule and reckoning from pre-WWII to the Holocaust to the Nuremberg trials.
15
Turning Point: The Vietnam War (2025)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and war & politics
This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
16
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos (2024)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary
A portrait of celebrated filmmaker David Chase: his life, his career and his groundbreaking work on the HBO original series The Sopranos.
17
Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018)
★ 6.4/10Also documentary
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
18
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and war & politics
Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.
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The New York Times Presents (2020)
★ 7/10Also documentary
A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.
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Last Chance U (2016)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary
In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.