Shows Like The Vietnam War
If you liked The Vietnam War (2017), 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.
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Turning Point: The Vietnam War (2025)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and war & politicsThis thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
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Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States (2012)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and war & politicsOliver Stone's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.
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World War II: From the Frontlines (2023)
★ 8/10Also documentary and war & politicsThrough vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
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How to Become a Tyrant (2021)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and war & politicsThe documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.
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World War II with Tom Hanks (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryExplores 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.
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Greatest Events of World War II in Colour (2019)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary and war & politicsUsing highly advanced colourisation techniques, critical moments from World War II, from Stalingrad to The Battle of Britain, are shown in a whole new light.
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Churchill at War (2024)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politicsThis captivating docuseries examines Winston Churchill's pivotal role in World War II and the formative events that made him an ideal leader for the era.
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Hitler's Circle of Evil (2018)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and war & politicsSurviving power struggles, betrayals and plots, Hitler's inner circle of Nazi leaders seizes control of Germany and designs its disastrous future.
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Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial (2024)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryThis gripping docuseries examines Adolf Hitler and the Nazis' rise, rule and reckoning from pre-WWII to the Holocaust to the Nuremberg trials.
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Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryInsider accounts and never-seen-before footage tell the story of the 7/7 bombings on London's transport network in 2005 — and its explosive aftermath.
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Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution (2005)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politicsThis documentary series tackles one of history's most horrifying subjects: the Holocaust and the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
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WWII in Color: Road to Victory (2021)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politicsGripping historical footage and expert commentary give detailed insights into the leading figures and decisive turning points of World War II.
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Five Came Back (2017)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and war & politicsFive acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
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Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War (2024)
★ 8/10Also documentaryWith firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuseries explores the Cold War and its aftermath.
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Grant (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also war & politics and documentaryThis documentary-series examines Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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History 101 (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryInfographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
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Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God (2023)
★ 7/10Also documentaryChronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. As Amy's health declined, her…
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Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and war & politicsDynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.
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Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and war & politicsWill 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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American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryFeaturing rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.