Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Red Herring

If you loved The Red Herring, 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 Red Herring for fans of Comedy & War. 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
No Time for Sergeants

No Time for Sergeants

1958★ 7.3

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

Georgia farm boy Will Stockdale is about to bust with pride. He’s been drafted. Will’s ready. But is Uncle Sam ready for Will?...

#3
Oh! What a Lovely War

Oh! What a Lovely War

1969★ 6.7

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

The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare....

#4
The Codes of War

The Codes of War

2025★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Red Herring 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...

#5
The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!

The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!

1966★ 6.4

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

When a Soviet submarine gets stuck on a sandbar off the coast of a New England island, its commander orders his second-in-command, Lieutenant Rozanov, to get them moving again befo...

#6
Buck Privates

Buck Privates

1941★ 6.7

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

Petty con artists Slicker Smith and Herbie Brown mistakenly join the Army evading the cops. The cop chasing them winds up as their drill instructor. A rich young man and his former...

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