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Movies like Battle of the Bulges (1988)

The best movies like Battle of the Bulges (1988) are Flesh + Blood (1985), Auto Focus (2002) and Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025). If Battle of the Bulges hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Flesh + Blood (1985)

    A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble Lord who cheated them by kidnapping his son's fiancée. As the plague and warfare cut a swathe of destruction throughout the land, the mercenaries hole up in a castle and await their fate.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Auto Focus (2002)

    A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter. This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025)

    In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Facing Ali (2009)

    Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Undisputed III: Redemption (2010)

    Russian inmate Boyka, now severely hobbled by the knee injury suffered at the end of Undisputed 2. No longer the feared prison fighter he was, he has declined so far that he is now good only for cleaning toilets. But when a new prison fight tournament begins - an international affair, matching the best fighters from prisons around the globe, enticing them with the promise of freedom for the winner - Boyka must reclaim his dignity and fight for his position in the tournament.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Petulia (1968)

    Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Fear (1996)

    Nicole Walker always dreamed of being swept away by someone special — someone strong, sexy and sensitive who would care for her more than anything else in the world. David is all that and more: a modern-day knight who charms and seduces her, body and soul. But her perfect boyfriend is not all he seems to be. His sweet facade masks a savage, dark side that will soon transform Nicole's dream into a nightmare.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs (2023)

    In a rowdy stand-up set, Shane Gillis riffs on his girlfriend's Navy SEAL ex, touring George Washington's house and being bullied by an Australian Goth.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Porno (2019)

    When a group of naive teens working at a movie theater in a small Christian town discover a mysterious film hidden in its basement, they unleash an alluring succubus who gives them a sex education…written in blood.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. GirlHouse (2014)

    In an attempt to make some extra cash while away at College, Kylie moves into a house that streams content to an X-rated website. After a deranged fan hacks in to determine the house's location, she finds herself in a terrifying fight for her life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. In the Blood (2014)

    When her husband goes missing during their Caribbean vacation, a woman sets off on her own to take down the men she thinks are responsible.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  12. The Gabby Douglas Story (2014)

    The true story of Gabby Douglas who becomes the first African American to be named Individual All-Around Champion in artistic gymnastics at the Olympic Games.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Savaged (2014)

    After thugs brutalize a deaf-mute woman, the spirit of an Apache warrior takes over her lifeless body and sets out on a bloodthirsty quest for revenge.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. In the Soup (1992)

    An aspiring young filmmaker gets involved with an eccentric gangster for the financing of his first film.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Jawbone (2017)

    A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. The Little Death (2014)

    A comedy film that looks into the loosely connected lives of people with strange sexual fantasies.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Blind Fury (1989)

    A blind Vietnam vet, trained as a swordfighter, comes to America and helps to rescue the son of a fellow soldier.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Rise of the Footsoldier (2007)

    Carlton Leach rises from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late '80s and early '90s.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Pretty Persuasion (2005)

    A 15-year-old girl incites chaos among her friends and a media frenzy when she accuses her drama teacher of sexual harassment.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  20. Fifty Shades Freed (2018)

    Believing they have left behind shadowy figures from their past, newlyweds Christian and Ana fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. But just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  21. Straight Guy Watches Gay Porn for the First Time (2026)

    When Janek, a straight Polish guy watches gay porn for the first time, his world is turned upside down. Battling with unsettling new thoughts, he is put into a journey of self-discovery.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  22. The Fall of Communism as Seen in Gay Pornography (1998)

    Every image in The Fall of Communism as Seen in Gay Pornography comes from gay erotic videos produced in Eastern Europe since the introduction of capitalism. The video provides a glimpse of young men responding to the pressures of an unfamiliar world, one in which money, power and sex are now connected.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  23. The Fluffer (2001)

    Self-effacing, boyish Sean moves to LA to pursue a career in movies but finds it tougher than he imagined. He stumbles onto porn star Johnny Rebel - a handsome, muscled dream of men and women alike - who awakens Sean’s deep obsession.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  24. Tips (2016)

    Mario (Thiago Cazado) is in debt. To pay the bills, he displays the body on a famous porn site.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  25. Goodbye Seventies (2020)

    In the 1970s, the golden age of gay pornography in New York City, a promising chorus boy is injured and told he will never dance again. Distraught and unimpressed with the "art" films playing seedy Times Square theaters, he gets his friends and lovers together and they start making their own hardcore movies. Against all odds the films are wildly successful until drugs, AIDS and cheap video technology bring it all crashing down

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  26. Slash (2016)

    Freshman Neil's Vanguard stories are all he cares about...until he meets the older Julia, who pushes him to put his own fan fic online. When the website's moderator takes a special interest in Neil's work, it opens up a whole new universe.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  27. A Day in the Country (2010)

    The doctor makes a house call but three is a crowd after the action is over… A film about existential loneliness.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  28. Who Are We? (2022)

    David and Chris spice up their stagnant relationship by turning to a gay dating app, but this unwittingly throws their lives into turmoil.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  29. Shooting Porn (1997)

    Director Ronnie Larsen interviews some of the most popular people working in porn, focusing closely on two of the industry's top directors: Gino Colbert and Chi Chi LaRue. Larsen follows Colbert and LaRue on video shoots and to porn events and functions (including the AVN Awards). Various performers are given identities as well, including Bryan Kidd, Rip Stone (a gay-for-pay model), Jordan Young, Hunter Scott (who demonstrates the proper way to give yourself an enema), and Blue Blake. While the performers are given voices, writers Mickey Skee and David Widmer are given faces and provide fascinating exposition (including how much the boys are paid), spilling some industry "secrets."

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  30. Physical Attraction (2002)

    Fantasy becomes reality! Men with faces and bodies like these are few and far between in the real world. Yet, VistaVideo brings them into your home and makes them available for your personal up-close admiration. The Physical Attraction is irresistible.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Battle of the Bulges?

The closest matches to Battle of the Bulges are Flesh + Blood (1985), Auto Focus (2002) and Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Battle of the Bulges?

Start with Flesh + Blood (1985), the closest match to Battle of the Bulges.

What is the highest-rated movie like Battle of the Bulges?

Undisputed III: Redemption (2010), rated 7.6/10 by 1,087 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Battle of the Bulges?

Straight Guy Watches Gay Porn for the First Time (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Battle of the Bulges?

Yes: Flesh + Blood (1985), Auto Focus (2002) and Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025).

How are movies similar to Battle of the Bulges chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Battle of the Bulges, 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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