Shows Like Frontline: Our Soldiers Facing Putin

If you liked Frontline: Our Soldiers Facing Putin (2026), 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 HD (2009)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politics
WWII in HD is a 10-part American documentary television miniseries that originally aired from November 15 to November 19, 2009 on the History Channel. The program focuses on the firsthand experiences of twelve American…
2
The World at War (1973)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary and war & politics
A documentary series that gives a historical account of the events of World War II, from its roots in the 1920s to the aftermath and the lives it profoundly influenced.
3
World War II in Colour (2009)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politics
World War II In Colour is a 13-episode television documentary miniseries recounting the events of World War II narrated by Robert Powell. The show covers the Western Front, Eastern Front, and the Pacific War. It is on…
4
The War (2007)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and war & politics
The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and…
5
Top Gear (1978)
★ 8/10Also documentary
Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
6
Mysteries at the Museum (2010)
★ 8.8/10Also documentary
Don Wildman unearths relics from the world's greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past. He examines each artifact to illuminate history's most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters.
7
The Civil War (1990)
★ 8/10Also documentary and war & politics
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
8
WWE: Unreal (2025)
★ 8/10Also documentary
From Monday Night RAW to WrestleMania, this series goes backstage with WWE Superstars and staff as they bring the company's biggest spectacles to life.
9
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars…
10
Marvel Studios Legends (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This…
11
History's Greatest Mysteries (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Investigates a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Fresh, new evidence and perspectives will be…
12
The American Revolution (2025)
★ 6/10Also documentary and war & politics
The American Revolution was at once a war for independence, a war of conquest, a civil war, and a world war, fought by neighbors on American farms and between global powers an ocean or more away. It impacted millions…
13
Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
14
American Experience (1988)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
15
Nazi Megastructures (2013)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and war & politics
In a quest for world domination, the Nazis built some of the biggest and deadliest pieces of military hardware and malevolent technology in history. This is the stories of the engineers who designed them and how these…
16
Marvel Studios Assembled (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary
Go behind the scenes of the shows and movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the filmmakers, cast and crew, and Marvel heroes every step of the way.
17
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary
This docuseries captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing…
18
The Circus (2016)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
Come one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters…
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Snapped (2004)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
The fascinating cases of every day, seemingly average moms, wives and girlfriends accused of murder. Did they really do it? And if so, why?
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Who Do You Think You Are? (2004)
★ 7/10Also documentary
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.