15 Movies Like 71: Into the Fire
Loved 71: Into the Fire? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.
My Way
During the invasion of Normandy the photograph of a slim Korean man in German uniform was found. It transpired that the man had served as a soldier in the Japanese, Russian and German armies. His incredible story inspired director Kang Je-Gyu to create this epic war drama.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 71: Into the Fire.
12.12: The Day
After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 71: Into the Fire.
The Pelican Brief
A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 71: Into the Fire.
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
When two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, the elder decides to take the riskiest missions if it will help shield the younger from battle.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 71: Into the Fire.
The Admiral: Roaring Currents
Admiral Yi Sun-sin faces a tough challenge when he is forced to defend his nation with just 13 battleships against 300 Japanese enemy ships in the Battle of Myeongryang.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 71: Into the Fire.
Hansan: Rising Dragon
In 1592, admiral Yi Sun-sin and his fleet face off against the might of the invading Japanese navy and its formidable warships. As the Korean forces fall into crisis, the admiral resorts to using his secret weapon, the dragon head ships known as geobukseon, in order to change the tide of this epic battle at sea.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 71: Into the Fire.
Devotion
The harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy's most celebrated wingmen.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 71: Into the Fire.
Firebird
At the height of the Cold War, a troubled soldier forms a forbidden love triangle with a daring fighter pilot and his female comrade amid the dangerous surroundings of a Soviet Air Force Base.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 71: Into the Fire.
Operation Mincemeat
In 1943, two British intelligence officers concoct Operation Mincemeat, wherein their plan to drop a corpse with false papers off the coast of Spain would fool Nazi spies into believing the Allied forces were planning to attack by way of Greece rather than Sicily.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 71: Into the Fire.
Battlefield Heroes
This story unfolds 8 years after 'Battle of Hwangsanbeol', which destroyed Baekjae, when Silla-Tang Dynasty union attacks Goguryeo.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 71: Into the Fire.
The Great Battle
Kingdom of Goguryeo, ancient Korea, 645. The ruthless Emperor Taizong of Tang invades the country and leads his armies towards the capital, achieving one victory after another, but on his way is the stronghold of Ansi, protected by General Yang Man-chu, who will do everything possible to stop the invasion, even if his troops are outnumbered by thousands of enemies.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 71: Into the Fire.
Operation Chromite
A squad of soldiers fight in the Korean War's crucial Battle of Incheon.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 71: Into the Fire.
Battle of Jangsari
Korean War, September 1950. In order to fight the enemy forces based in the South of the peninsula, General MacArthur orders the start of the Incheon Landing Operation, deploying diversionary attacks in other locations. Without real military forces to spare, 772 very young Korean student soldiers, barely trained, are sent to Jangsari Beach, where they will face a heroic fate and discover the value of friendship. (A sequel to Operation Chromite, released in 2016.)
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 71: Into the Fire.
Escape from Mogadishu
Diplomats from the North and South Korean embassies in Somalia attempt a daring joint escape from Mogadishu when the outbreak of civil war leaves them stranded.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 71: Into the Fire.
1987: When the Day Comes
In 1987 Korea under an oppressive military regime, the unlawful interrogation and death of a college student ignite ordinary citizens to fight for the truth and bring about justice.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 71: Into the Fire.