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Movies like Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom (2015)

The best movies like Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom (2015) are The Curse of the Dragon (1993), Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story (2020) and A Toxic Love Story (2026). If Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Curse of the Dragon (1993)

    A 1993 documentary film about Bruce Lee. The film includes interviews from some of his fellow students and opponents who worked alongside him in his movies.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  2. Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story (2020)

    After 16-year-old Cyntoia Brown is sentenced to life in prison, questions about her past, physiology and the law itself call her guilt into question.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  3. A Toxic Love Story (2026)

    A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  4. Citizenfour (2014)

    In June 2013, Laura Poitras and reporter Glenn Greenwald flew to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden. She brought her camera with her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (2018)

    Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. Gilbert (2017)

    The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)

    Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, based on his famous 1994 autobiography.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. Navalny (2022)

    Follows the man who survived an assassination attempt by poisoning with a lethal nerve agent in August 2020. During his months-long recovery, he makes shocking discoveries about the attempt on his life and decides to return home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Zero Days (2016)

    Alex Gibney explores the phenomenon of Stuxnet, a self-replicating computer virus discovered in 2010 by international IT experts. Evidently commissioned by the US and Israeli governments, this malware was designed to specifically sabotage Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the complex computer worm ended up not only infecting its intended target but also spreading uncontrollably.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010)

    A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)

    In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. Dancer (2016)

    Sergei Polunin is a breathtaking ballet talent who questions his existence and his commitment to dance just as he is about to become a legend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. Making The Witcher (2020)

    Journey into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. Father Soldier Son (2020)

    When Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch is critically wounded in Afghanistan, it sets him and his sons on a journey of love, loss, redemption and legacy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. Night Will Fall (2014)

    When Allied forces liberated the Nazi concentration camps in 1944-45, their terrible discoveries were recorded by army and newsreel cameramen, revealing for the first time the full horror of what had happened. Making use of British, Soviet and American footage, the Ministry of Information’s Sidney Bernstein (later founder of Granada Television) aimed to create a documentary that would provide lasting, undeniable evidence of the Nazis’ unspeakable crimes. He commissioned a wealth of British talent, including editor Stewart McAllister, writer and future cabinet minister Richard Crossman – and, as treatment advisor, his friend Alfred Hitchcock. Yet, despite initial support from the British and US Governments, the film was shelved, and only now, 70 years on, has it been restored and completed by Imperial War Museums under its original title "German Concentration Camps Factual Survey".

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. Bob Lazar: Area 51 and Flying Saucers (2018)

    Area 51, flying saucers from another world - and the program to create a fierce technology. Bob Lazar remains the singular most famous and controversial name in the world of UFOs. The reason you know about Area 51 is because Lazar came forward and told you about it. His disclosures have turned his life upside-down and he has tried to stay out of the spotlight. For this reason, he has never let any filmmaker into the private world of his daily life - that is - until now. Corbell’s film explores Lazar’s claims through the lens of thirty years - providing rare and never before revealed footage - guaranteed to alter the landscape of the debate.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021)

    Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Audrey (2020)

    An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction (2013)

    An impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor Harry Dean Stanton comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his renditions of American folk songs.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019)

    This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced one of the most vital voices in the civil rights movement.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. Tunisie, la révolution trahie (2025)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  22. Here and Elsewhere (1976)

    Here and Elsewhere takes its name from the contrasting footage it shows of the fedayeen and of a French family watching television at home. Originally shot by the Dziga Vertov Group as a film on Palestinian freedom fighters, Godard later reworked the material alongside Anne-Marie Miéville.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  23. Homefront (2024)

    A family with five children flees the war raging in their home village on the Russian border. They end up in Mshanets, a farming village on the other side of the country, remote and unknown. Here the family starts building a new home. At the same time, two documentary makers come to the village, looking for a story. In the Lymar family they find the ideal characters for their film. But one day, when the renovation of their house is almost finished, the family disappears. The filmmakers go in search of their characters and along the way they try to find an answer to the question: what does a person need to feel at home?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  24. The Ghost Story. (2026)

    Everyone in town knows Simón's story, because like a rumor or an urban legend, it has been spreading among its inhabitants, the few who believe him and those who question everything about his story... But Simón will clear up doubts, recounting what happened during those supernatural events...

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  25. We Will Not Fade Away (2023)

    For five teenagers living in the conflict-ridden Donbas region of Ukraine, a Himalayan expedition provides a brief escape from reality. A portrait of a generation that, in spite of everything, is able to recognise and celebrate the fragile beauty of life.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. The Donetsk March (2013)

    Chronicles a Ukrainian march in Donetsk, that happened in solidarity with Euromaidan in November 2013, despite threats from pro-Russian forces.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  27. The Russian Cracker (1999)

    Russia is grappling with a critical issue: they have become the country with the most at large serial killers in the world particularly concentrated in Rostov, the same city that witnessed Andrei Chikatilo's infamous killing spree. In response, law enforcement has turned to Dr. Alexander Bukhanovsky, a prominent psychiatrist and criminal profiler, who is implementing radical measures to understand the root causes of this phenomenon and develop effective solutions. Within Dr. Bukhanovsky's clinic, we encounter three of his young patients: Edward and Igor, whose families express deep concerns about their disturbing fantasies, and 'Mischa', who has perpetrated acts of torture and sexual assault. Dr. Bukhanovsky's approach is groundbreaking, offering treatment to potential serial offenders. However, critics argue that by keeping individuals like 'Mischa' anonymous, he may inadvertently shield them from public awareness and accountability, prompting debate over the ethics of his methods.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  28. Den Pobedy: Victory Day (2015)

    "Den Pobedy" (Victory Day) is counted among the most important celebrations for many former Soviet Republics. It is held on May 9 and commemorates the victory of the USSR over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). This day pays homage to the war veterans and to the over 26 million Soviets who lost their lives fighting this war. Kalinichenko Vasily Porfirievich fought in the Red Army on the 3rd Ukrainian Front and on the 1st Belarusian Front. As a member of the 226th Infantry Regiment he entered Berlin on April 22, 1945. This documentary explores the war, his life and his family story.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Des trains dans la guerre (2025)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. First Case, Second Case (1979)

    A documentary about a teacher who sends a group of pupils out of the classroom when one of them does not own up to talking behind the master's back.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom?

The closest matches to Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom are The Curse of the Dragon (1993), Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story (2020) and A Toxic Love Story (2026). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom?

Start with The Curse of the Dragon (1993), the closest match to Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom.

What is the highest-rated movie like Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom?

Citizenfour (2014), rated 7.7/10 by 1,472 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom?

A Toxic Love Story (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom?

Yes: The Curse of the Dragon (1993), Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story (2020) and A Toxic Love Story (2026).

How are movies similar to Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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