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10 Best Movies Like 1945, the Year that Changed History

If you loved 1945, the Year that Changed History, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
8:15 - August 6, 1945 Hiroshima

8:15 - August 6, 1945 Hiroshima

2005★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1945, the Year that Changed History for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

It was a horrific event that changed the world in a millisecond. The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima ushered in a new age of imminent peril in which the civilized world st...

#2
Fun

Fun

1994★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1945, the Year that Changed History for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Hillary and Bonnie meet one morning by the side of the road. They become fast friends, share their secrets, and, on a rising wave of frenzy, later that afternoon, murder an old wom...

#3
For freedom and justice

For freedom and justice

1949★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1945, the Year that Changed History for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the count...

#4
Slayers Return

Slayers Return

1996★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1945, the Year that Changed History for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent are back! What begins as a routine bandit-stomping turns into the adventure of a lifetime involving magical golems, an ancient Elven weapon ...

#5
64: Part 2

64: Part 2

2016★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1945, the Year that Changed History for fans of Mystery. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

1989: 64th and last year of the Showa era. A girl is kidnapped and killed. The unsolved case is called Case 64 ('rokuyon'). 2002: Yoshinobu Mikami, who was the detective in charge...

#6
SlugTerra: Return of the Elementals

SlugTerra: Return of the Elementals

2014★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1945, the Year that Changed History for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A new member has joined Eli and the Shane Gang! Junjie, once the protector of the Eastern Caverns, is a master of the slugslinging art of Slug Fu! But even with the power of five s...