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10 Best Movies Like The Extraordinary Seaman

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

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#1
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

1966★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Extraordinary Seaman for fans of War & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A by-the-book Captain is ordered to capture a strategic village in Italy. The Italian soldiers are willing to surrender, if they can have a festival first. The lieutenant convinces...

#2
The Codes of War

The Codes of War

2025★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Extraordinary Seaman for fans of War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

War stories about family, ethics and honor include the true story of two U.S. Marines who in a span of six seconds, must stand their ground to stop a suicide truck bomb, a Navy Cor...

#3
U-571

U-571

2000★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Extraordinary Seaman for fans of Adventure & War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat se...

#4
The Sea Wolves

The Sea Wolves

1980★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Extraordinary Seaman for fans of War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A German spy is passing on information about the location of Allied ships in the neutral harbor of Goa, India, with catastrophic results. Unable to undertake a full military operat...

#5
Kelly's Heroes

Kelly's Heroes

1970★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Extraordinary Seaman for fans of Adventure & War & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A misfit group of World War II American soldiers goes AWOL to rob a bank behind German lines....

#6
Against the Sun

Against the Sun

2014★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Extraordinary Seaman for fans of Adventure & War. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A WWII pilot, bombardier, and radioman find themselves adrift on a lifeboat without food or water after being forced to ditch their plane during a scouting mission....

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