Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Happy New Year

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

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#1
The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away

1957★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy New Year for fans of War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on the true story of Oberleutnant Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner of war captured in Britain to escape back to Germany during the Second World War....

#2
Jacknife

Jacknife

1989★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy New Year for fans of War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes involved romantically with the army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle ...

#3
Men in War

Men in War

1957★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy New Year for fans of War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding...

#4
The War Below

The War Below

2021★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy New Year for fans of War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

During World War I, a group of British miners are recruited to tunnel underneath no man's land and set bombs from below the German front in hopes of breaking the deadly stalemate o...

#5
The Last Rifleman

The Last Rifleman

2023★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy New Year for fans of War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding...

#6
Cast a Giant Shadow

Cast a Giant Shadow

1966★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy New Year for fans of War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An American Army officer is recruited by the yet to exist Israel to help them form an army. He is disturbed by this sudden appeal to his Jewish heritage. Each of Israel's Arab neig...

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