Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 14, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Curveball

If you loved Curveball, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Birdy

Birdy

1984★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Curveball for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospi...

#2
The War

The War

1994★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Curveball for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The son of a Vietnam War Veteran must deal with neighborhood bullies as well as his dad's post-traumatic stress disorder while growing up in the deep south in the 1970's....

#3
Bat★21

Bat★21

1988★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Curveball for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton is a weapons countermeasures expert and when his aircraft is shot over enemy territory the Air Force very much wants to get him back. Hambleton knows...

#4
Strategic Air Command

Strategic Air Command

1955★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Curveball for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Air Force reservist Lt. Col. Robert "Dutch" Holland is recalled into active duty at the peak of his professional baseball career....

#5
Casualties of War

Casualties of War

1989★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Curveball for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager....

#6
Home Run

Home Run

2013★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Curveball for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A pro ball player with a substance abuse problem is forced into rehab in his hometown, finding new hope when he gets honest about his checkered past, and takes on coaching duties f...

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