Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Yalla

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

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#1
Innocent Voices

Innocent Voices

2005★ 8.1

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

A young boy, attempting to have a normal childhood in 1980s El Salvador, is caught up in a dramatic fight for his life when he desperately tries to avoid the war that is raging all...

#2
Johnny Mad Dog

Johnny Mad Dog

2008★ 6.1

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

A cast of unknown performers are used in this drama about child soldiers fighting a war in an unnamed African country....

#3
Stop-Loss

Stop-Loss

2008★ 6.1

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

A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army....

#4
Jarhead: Law of Return

Jarhead: Law of Return

2019★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Yalla for fans of War. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Major Ronan Jackson, an accomplished fighter pilot for the Israel Defense Forces and son of a U.S. Senator, is shot down while flying through Syrian airspace. After miraculously su...

#5
Jacknife

Jacknife

1989★ 6.3

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

A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes involved romantically with the army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle ...

#6
Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Yalla for fans of Drama & 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....

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