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The Breitner Commando (2019)
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Original name: Qu'un sang impur…
Genre: Drama, War
Country: France
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
1959, France. Colonel Breitner is given a secret mission : find the body of his former aide, Colonel Delignières, who is reported missing in French Algeria, before the French army burns the whole place to the ground. Breitner puts together a team of five outlaws, who are promised freedom if the mission succeeds.
Style:
tense, captivating, disturbing, period piece, bleak, political thriller, suspenseful, grim, ambiguous ending, nostalgic
Plot:
french algerian war, military, torture, algerian war, soldier, military life, war, warrior, wartime, problem, military officer, wartime life, violence, veteran, occupation, colonel, french army, rescue mission, moral ambiguity, survival, desert, betrayal, retribution, redemption, squad ...
Time:
60s, 1960s
Place:
algeria
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Most similar movies to The Breitner Commando
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out tense, bleak, captivating and suspenseful films with plots about soldier, military, survival, war, moral ambiguity, wartime and military life mostly in War, Drama and History genres. Some movies like The Breitner Commando: The Grey War (2016), A Good Kill (2016), Foxhole (2021), A Captain's Honor (1982), Black Sheep (2010). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama, War
Country: Hungary
Duration: 64 min.
Story:
During World War I, an Austrian-Hungarian-Romanian reconnaissance team embarks on a treacherous mission beyond enemy lines to destroy an Italian post.
Style:
disturbing, suspense, captivating, bleak, tense ...
Plot:
world war one, behind enemy lines, war, reconnaissance, wartime life, military life, mission, fight, prospector, secret mission, wartime, military ...
Time:
1910s, year 1918
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Genre: Drama, War
Country: Netherlands
Duration: 78 min.
Story:
In the confused melee that follows a roadside bomb attack on their convoy in Afghanistan, a Dutch soldier opens fire on a suspect Afghan, only to find that this killing unleashes a chain of dramatic events that will cast a long shadow over the lives ...
Style:
tense, disturbing, captivating, suspense, psychological ...
Plot:
military, soldier, moral ambiguity, moral dilemma, life is a bitch, hapless soldier, murder, afghanistan veteran, problem, wartime life, military officer, military life ...
Time:
2000s, 21st century
Place:
afghanistan
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88%
276
Genre: Drama, War
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Unfolding over the span of 36 hours in three separate wars – The American Civil War, World War I, and Iraq – FOXHOLE follows five soldiers confined in a foxhole as they grapple with morality, futility, and an increasingly volatile combat ...
Style:
tense, suspense, suspenseful, captivating, disturbing ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
world war one, iraq war, civil war, moral ambiguity, battlefield, morality, combat, multiple storylines, war, wartime life, battles, wartime ...
Similarity:
80%
Genre: Drama, War
Country: France
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
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Style:
realistic, serious, captivating, bleak, suspenseful ...
Plot:
military, french algerian war, indochina war, courtroom, algerian war, wartime life, false accusation, military life, obsessive quest, society, fighting the system, heroes ...
Time:
80s, 20th century, 60s, 70s, year 1957
Place:
algeria, france, brittany
Similarity:
76%
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Genre: Drama, War
Country: Ukraine, Russia
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story:
The story is set during the World War II. Seven prisoners manage to escape from the penitentiary and hide in a small village forsaken of God and men. Soon after they respire, they face a new hardship - a German subversive group appears near the ...
Style:
tense, suspenseful, disturbing, suspense, grim ...
Plot:
patriotism, world war two, nazi occupation, redemption, resistance, moral transformation, wartime, great patriotic war, war, escaped prisoner, military, protector ...
Time:
1940s
Place:
soviet union
Similarity:
76%
Genre: Crime, Drama, History, War
Country: France, Belgium
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
A "Reformed Colonel" is found dead in Paris, a couple of decades after Algeria's struggle for independence was won from France. Lieutenant Galois is assigned the investigation of this murder. She receives the diary of Lieutenent Guy ...
Style:
realistic, serious, suspenseful, rough, captivating ...
Plot:
military, algerian war, torture, murder, investigation, military life, state affairs, uncover truth, love affair, brutality, soldier, war ...
Time:
50s, 90s
Place:
algeria, paris france, france
Similarity:
73%
Genre: Drama, War
Country: France, Italy, Tunisia
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
In 1956, the professional army of France lacks the manpower to keep the peace in Algeria, the colony which the country is determined to hold on to at any price. For this reason, reservists are called up and subject to an intense period of training ...
Style:
tense, captivating, serious, realistic, rough ...
Plot:
french algerian war, prostitute, soldier, pacifist, idealist, deserter, french army, communist, platoon, military training, anti war protest, male nudity ...
Time:
1950s, 20th century, 50s
Place:
algeria, africa, france
Similarity:
70%
538
Genre: War
Country: Ukraine
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
The story of trust and its absence against the background of events unfolding in Eastern Ukraine in early 2014. The main topic is revealed through the prism of the Luhansk border base, whose fighters the separatists and Russian special services ...
Style:
tension, captivating, psychological, tense, suspense ...
Plot:
russian army, war, wartime, ukrainian history, conflict, military, trust, betrayal, loyalty, life is a bitch, wartime life, invasion ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
ukraine, eastern europe
Similarity:
65%
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Genre: Drama, War
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
Every Marine has a story, some they're proud of, other they'd rather forget. After coming home from his tour of duty in Afghanistan suffering from PTSD, Luke Stephens wants nothing more than to forget. What happens when our soldiers come ...
Style:
suspense, disturbing, tense, captivating, bleak ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
father son relationship, war in afghanistan, marine, ptsd, soldier, post traumatic stress disorder, veteran, military, family relations, brothers, life is a bitch, social problems ...
Place:
afghanistan
Similarity:
64%
Genre: Drama, War
Country: UK
Duration: 72 min.
Story:
A psychological war drama inspired by true events of Rifleman Kulbir Thapa, an inexperienced soldier goes through an incredible journey that eventually cements his name among the legendary Gurkha warriors.
Style:
period piece, suspenseful, historical drama, dramatic, captivating ...
Plot:
world war one, soldier, bravery, sacrifice, military, warrior, shooting, shooter, war, wartime life, wartime, weapons ...
Time:
1910s
Similarity:
62%
Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: Hungary, Latvia, France, Germany
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
World War II, occupied Soviet Union. István Semetka is a simple Hungarian farmer who serves as a Sub-Lieutenant in a special unit scouting for partisan groups. On their way to a remote village, his company falls under enemy fire. As the commander ...
Style:
suspense, tense, captivating, disturbing, bleak ...
Plot:
prospector, reconnaissance, soldier, partisan, realism, eastern front, military, military officer, fight for supremacy, ambush, war, struggle for survival ...
Time:
1940s
Place:
soviet union, germany
Similarity:
59%
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller, War
Country: Russia
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
Ivan sets off on a dangerous mission into Syria to save his ex-commander Grey after his capture by ISIS. With the help of U.S. military patrols, he succeeds in freeing Grey and attempts to escape the country while being hunted by terrorists.
Style:
suspenseful, realistic, bleak, serious, rough ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
military, russian abroad, hostage rescue, dangerous mission, isis, rescue mission, wartime, correspondents, war correspondent, ex military, ex soldier, wartime life ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
syria, middle east
Similarity:
52%
Genre: Drama, War
Country: Netherlands, South Korea
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Korea 1951: After a Chinese attack Dutch mercenary sergeant De Koning is left alone by his army. While trying to survive, he meets a woman who is attempting to save her little brother. The image of the boy in shock changes him.
Style:
grim, bleak, emotional, period piece, compassionate ...
Plot:
korean war, mercenary, military, soldier, trauma, redemption, humanity, war crime, guilt, compassion, survival, responsibility ...
Time:
1950s, year 1986, year 1951, 20th century, 50s
Place:
korea
Similarity:
51%
Genre: Drama, War
Country: Denmark
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
When a folk high school is turned into an internment camp for German refugees, the headmaster couple Jakob and Lis and their children are thrust into an impossible situation. Should the family help the refugees - or stand firm in the Danish ...
Style:
suspenseful, captivating, psychological, serious, disturbing ...
Plot:
liberation, refugee camp, resistance, refugee, moral dilemma, occupation, world war, great war, wartime, prisoner of war camp, wartime life, war ...
Time:
year 1945, 1940s
Similarity:
50%
Genre: Drama, War
Country: France
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something ...
Style:
suspense, disturbing, tense, captivating, poignant ...
Plot:
world war two, occupied france, occupation, sabotage, resistance, french resistance, friendship, nazi occupation, german occupation, father son relationship, family secret, fight ...
Time:
1940s, year 2003
Place:
france
Similarity:
49%
Genre: Drama, War
Country: Poland
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
A detachment of the Polish IFOR forces in Bosnia is led by Major Keller, who is being investigated for insubordination during a patrol in Srebrenica. The investigation is to be led by two arriving officers - Lieutenant Czacki and Major Kusz who will ...
Style:
tense, suspenseful, bleak, dark, political
Plot:
soldier, military, conflict, rescue mission, leadership, moral ambiguity, insubordination, battlefield, combat, power, heroism, platoon ...
Time:
90s
Place:
bosnia, balkan, bosnia herzegovina
Similarity:
47%
Genre: Drama, War
Country: China
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Based on real life events, the film is set in January 1949 and focuses around a group of soldiers involved in the final stages of the Battle of Pingjin
Style:
realistic, tense, suspenseful, thrilling, captivating ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
battles, soldier, military, chinese civil war, liberation, military base, military officer, fight, military life, wartime life, heroism, sacrifice ...
Place:
china
Similarity:
46%
380
Genre: Drama, War
Country: France
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
During the Second World War, following an ambush carried out in a fort by German troops, Eugène, a French soldier, finds himself trapped underground. Now fighting for his survival, his destiny will play out alongside that of another survivor and ...
Style:
tense, captivating, thrilling, suspenseful, intense ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
world war two, french soldier, soldier, ambush, survival, military, wound, battles, wartime, fight, war, trap ...
Time:
1940s
Place:
france
Similarity:
44%
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Genre: Drama, War
Country: China, Hong Kong
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
In Japanese-occupied Hong Kong, a school teacher and her would-be-fiancé link up with Chinese guerrilla fighters, forging their own path to freedom.
Style:
suspense, historical drama, captivating, disturbing, tense ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
japanese occupation, world war two, mother daughter relationship, sacrifice, courage, resistance, military, arrest, family relations, life is a bitch, occupation, partisan ...
Place:
hong kong
Similarity:
44%
Genre: Drama, War
Country: Israel
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
The story of a platoon of Israeli soldiers in Lebanon of 1986, shortly before Israeli withdrawal, and the dilemmas they face in having to fight against Lebanese guerilla in a hostile but civilian area.
Style:
suspenseful, tense, reflective, bleak, dark ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
moral dilemma, realism, israeli army, combat, moral ambiguity, guerilla warfare, soldier, political conflict, platoon, occupation, fear, loss ...
Time:
80s, 20th century
Place:
lebanon, middle east, israel
Similarity:
44%
Genre: War
Country: USA
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
Captain Muller struggles to survive fighting overwhelming Russian forces. Wounded, he is sent to Normandy as Americans Lee and Trey prepare for D-Day. Soon, scores are settled and battle brings our GIs and Germans on the same path.
Style:
period piece, tense, captivating, disturbing, suspenseful ...
Plot:
world war two, battles, military officer, military, german soldier, d day, combat, fight, soldier, struggle for survival, wartime, war ...
Time:
1940s
Place:
normandy
Similarity:
43%
Genre: Drama, War
Country: Serbia, USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Stevan Jakovljević, a biology teacher and World War I veteran who fought for the Serbian army, arrives to the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the end of the war and the opening of an ossuary in the village where he used to be stationed ...
Style:
captivating, tense, suspense, disturbing, historical drama ...
Plot:
world war one, soldier, firing squad, sacrifice, military life, army, wartime, cemetery, military officer, military, fight, battles ...
Time:
1910s
Place:
serbia
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, War
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
PURPLE HEART tells of a clean-up effort after a covert mission gone wrong. It is the story of Colonel Allen, the leader of a new, elite military unit designed for covert operations. His first mission: assassinate Saddam Hussein prior to the ...
Style:
tense, captivating, disturbing, suspense, suspenseful ...
Plot:
military, moral dilemma, secret mission, colonel, murderer, runaway, military officer, murder, military base, soldier, mission, post traumatic stress ...
Similarity:
41%
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Genre: Drama, War
Country: Slovakia
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
Soldier Jack deserts his unit and finds his wife Eva in isolated village in the mountains. She moved there to work in a factory unaware of the cruel owner Bar. Secret police arrives and it seems both Jack and Eva's time is up.
Style:
suspense, tense, tension, captivating, disturbing ...
Plot:
soldier, survival, danger, fear, oppression, secret police, world war two, military life, star crossed lovers, military officer, love affair, wartime ...
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
Country: France
TV show
Story:
At the end of 2012, France announced the withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan after a decade of war. All the soldiers are happy with this news, except one unit, the Black Cats. Led by Chief Sergeant Dostali, the group will do everything to ...
Style:
tense, suspenseful, thrilling, captivating, satirical ...
Plot:
soldier, military, military base, intrigue, mysterious disappearance, french soldier, conspiracy, satire, troops, military life, secret, military officer ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
afghanistan
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: UK, Morocco
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
Afghanistan, 2006, Helmand Province becomes one of the most dangerous places on Earth as the British Army is deployed into the Taliban heartland. The Operation, Herrick, became synonymous with the struggle as British troops fought a losing battle ...
Style:
tense, psychological, realistic, disturbing, captivating ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
war, military, british army, soldier, isolation, military life, danger, confined, chaos, war on terror, army, anti war ...
Time:
2000s, year 2006, 21st century
Place:
afghanistan, morocco, middle east
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Drama, War
Country: France, Algeria
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
In this remarkable adaptation of Arezki Mellal’s novel, a family must defend itself amidst the onslaught of violence between government forces and radical Islamists in 1980s Algeria.
Style:
grim, tense, historical drama, bleak, art house ...
Plot:
political unrest, violence, trauma, oppression, religious fundamentalism, realism, survival, mother son relationship, small town life, moral ambiguity, coming of age, chaos ...
Time:
90s
Place:
algeria, north africa, maghreb
Similarity:
38%
166
Genre: Drama, War
Country: Norway, Sweden
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
Little Ida's mother is working for the Germans during WW2, and she is also having a relationship with a German SS-officer. Ida is experiencing the problems of having a mother who is involved with the enemy, without being old enough to ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, melancholic, realistic, bleak ...
Plot:
world war two, mother daughter relationship, collaboration, family drama, loss of innocence, trauma, betrayal, guilt, intimate, identity, haunting, moral ambiguity ...
Time:
1940s
Similarity:
37%
Genre: War
Country: Germany
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
On their journey West, Captain von Stock and his battle group are arrive in a small village located not far from a strategically important river crossing. The village is frequented by a constant stream of refugees fleeing the advancing Soviet army.
Style:
sincere, suspense, disturbing, bleak, grim ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
world war two, refugee, wartime, soldier, war refugee, war, small village, village, russian army, red army, life is a bitch, wartime life ...
Similarity:
37%
Genre: War
Country: UK
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
A dwindling group of German soldiers battle to return to their lines on the harsh Eastern Front.
Style:
bleak, suspenseful, tense, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
world war two, eastern front, battles, soldier, frontline, german soldier, wehrmacht, survival, war, military, military service, wartime ...
Time:
year 1945, 1940s
Similarity:
37%
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