Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like When You Hear the Bells

If you loved When You Hear the Bells, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Force 10 from Navarone

Force 10 from Navarone

1978★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When You Hear the Bells for fans of War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

World War II, 1943. Mallory and Miller, the heroes who destroyed the guns of Navarone, are sent to Yugoslavia in search of a ghost from the past....

#2
Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When You Hear the Bells for fans of War. 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....

#3
The Secret of Santa Vittoria

The Secret of Santa Vittoria

1970★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When You Hear the Bells for fans of War. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

During World War II, Italian villagers hide their wine from the German army....

#4
Men in War

Men in War

1957★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When You Hear the Bells 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...

#5
Wolf Hound

Wolf Hound

2022★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When You Hear the Bells for fans of War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Inspired by the real-life German special operations unit KG 200 that shot down, repaired, and flew Allied aircraft as Trojan horses, "Wolf Hound" takes place in 1944 German-occupie...

#6
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 When You Hear the Bells for fans of 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...

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