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10 Best Movies Like Son Indochine

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

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#1
The 317th Platoon

The 317th Platoon

1965★ 7.4

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

In Laos, 1954, eight days before the french defeat in the Indochina war, the 317th platoon – four french soldiers and 41 laotian combatants – has been ordered to leave its outpost ...

#2
Cast a Giant Shadow

Cast a Giant Shadow

1966★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Son Indochine for fans of War. 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...

#3
The Beast

The Beast

1988★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Son Indochine for fans of War. 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
Ethel & Ernest

Ethel & Ernest

2016★ 7.5

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

This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordin...

#5
The Carabineers

The Carabineers

1963★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Son Indochine for fans of War. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

During a war in an imaginary country, unscrupulous soldiers recruit poor farmers with promises of an easy and happy life. Two of these farmers write to their wives of their exploit...

#6
Men in War

Men in War

1957★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Son Indochine for fans of War. 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...

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