Movies like Jimmy

If you liked Jimmy, the best matches are Nuremberg, Schindler's List and Resistance.

Jimmy takes you back to the 1930s and 1940s to trace the true biographical story of American actor James Stewart, leaning heavily into World War II history, Christian faith, and genuine valor. Fans of this drama tend to appreciate earnest historical accounts of real people facing monumental stakes with quiet resolve.

The picks below stick to that serious historical wavelength, offering up more tales of wartime struggle, courtroom gravity, and moral conviction without needing to reinvent the genre.

Get picks tuned to your taste Updated 6 November 2026

1. Nuremberg 2025 · Movie
72
★ 7.6149 min
It shares the historical drama and World War II backdrop of Jimmy, focusing on intense postwar psychology and ethics.
- Netflix
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2. Schindler's List 1993 · Movie
73
★ 8.6195 min
Like Jimmy, this historical drama explores true-story wartime heroism, though it covers a much darker chapter of World War II.
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3. Resistance 2020 · Movie
71
★ 7120 min
This World War II biographical drama mirrors the real-life valor and purposeful mission work found in Jimmy.
- Philo
- AMC+
- Sundance Now
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4. The Kill Team 2019 · Movie
59
★ 6.587 min
It shares the true-story inspiration and moral dilemmas of military service with Jimmy, but trades 1940s biographies for modern warfare.
- JustWatch TV+
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5. The Great Raid 2005 · Movie
71
★ 6.6132 min
This World War II historical drama echoes the valor and rescue missions central to the biographical spirit of Jimmy.
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6. Saving Private Ryan 1998 · Movie
75
★ 8.2169 min
It shares the World War II setting and themes of bravery and duty seen in Jimmy, delivered on a grand cinematic scale.
- fuboTV
- Paramount+
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7. Hacksaw Ridge 2016 · Movie
84
★ 8.2139 min
Like Jimmy, this biographical World War II drama centers on real-life faith, valor, and steadfast personal principles.
- Peacock
- Philo
- AMC+
- Angel Studios
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8. Glory 1989 · Movie
72
★ 7.5122 min
This historical drama shares the biographical focus on real military valor and overcoming adversity present in Jimmy.
- Sony Pictures Core
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