Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 16, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Retreat

If you loved Retreat, 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 Retreat 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
Men in War

Men in War

1957★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Retreat 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...

#3
The Beast

The Beast

1988★ 7.1

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

During the war in Afghanistan a Soviet tank crew commanded by a tyrannical officer find themselves lost and in a struggle against a band of Mujahadeen guerrillas in the mountains....

#4
Cast a Giant Shadow

Cast a Giant Shadow

1966★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Retreat 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...

#5
Max

Max

2002★ 6.2

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

In 1918, a young, disillusioned Adolf Hitler strikes up a friendship with a Jewish art dealer while weighing a life of passion for art vs. talent at politics...

#6
Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.3

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

During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain....

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