20 best movies like Only the Brave (2017)


List of the best movies like Only the Brave (2017): Deepwater Horizon, The Mountain Between Us, Patriots Day, American Renegades, The Finest Hours, Momentum, The Highwaymen, War Dogs, First Man, A Prayer Before Dawn.

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Markimdb: 7.1
Genreaction, thriller, drama, history
CountryUSA, Hong Kong
Duration02:15

    A story set on the offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, which exploded during April 2010 and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history.

    Markimdb: 6.4
    Genreaction, thriller, melodrama, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:20

    Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow covered mountain. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across the wilderness.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime, history
    CountryUSA, Hong Kong
    Duration02:46

    An account of Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis's actions in the events leading up to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the aftermath, which includes the city-wide manhunt to find the terrorists behind it.

    Markimdb: 5.4
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure, crime, military
    CountryFrance, Belgium, Germany, USA, Malta, Croatia, Netherlands
    Duration02:19

    In the midst of the Balkan wars, a squad of Navy SEALs attempts to unravel a long-forgotten mystery after discovering an enormous treasure trove hidden at the bottom of a lake in Serbia.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:30

    The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.

    Markimdb: 5.5
    Genreaction, thriller, crime
    CountrySouth Africa, USA
    Duration02:04

    When Alex, an infiltration expert with a secret past, accidentally reveals her identity during what should have been a routine heist, she quickly finds herself mixed up in a government conspiracy and entangled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a master assassin and his team of killers. Armed with her own set of lethal skills, Alex looks to exact revenge for her murdered friends while uncovering the truth.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genrethriller, drama, crime, detective, biography
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:41

    In 1934, Frank Hamer and Manny Gault, two former Texas Rangers, are commissioned to put an end to the wave of vicious crimes perpetrated by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, a notorious duo of infamous robbers and cold-blooded killers who nevertheless are worshiped by the public.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genrecomedy, drama, crime, military, biography
    CountryUSA, Cambodia, Romania
    Duration02:11

      Based on the true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan.

      Markimdb: 7.3
      Genredrama, biography, history
      CountryUSA, Japan
      Duration02:30

      A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

      Markimdb: 6.8
      Genreaction, drama, crime, biography, sport
      CountryUnited Kingdom, France, China, Cambodia, USA, Germany
      Duration02:05

      The true story of Billy Moore, an English boxer incarcerated in Thailand's most notorious prison. Thrown into a world of drugs and violence, he finds his best chance to escape is to fight his way out in Muay Thai tournaments.

      Markimdb: 6
      Genreaction, thriller, drama, military, biography
      CountrySpain, USA, United Kingdom

      When Andrew Briggman—a young soldier in the US invasion of Afghanistan—witnesses other recruits killing innocent civilians under the direction of a sadistic Sergeant, he considers reporting them to higher-ups. However, the heavily-armed and increasingly-violent platoon becomes suspicious that someone in their ranks has turned on them, and Andrew begins to fear that he'll be the next target.

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genrethriller, drama, military, biography, history
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:22

      A group of journalists covering George Bush's planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the presidents claim that Saddam Hussein has "weapons of mass destruction."

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genredrama, military, biography, history
      CountryUnited Kingdom, Hungary, USA, Australia
      Duration01:59

      England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.

      Markimdb: 7.3
      Genreaction, drama, military, biography
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:12

        U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle takes his sole mission—protect his comrades—to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq. However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind.

        Markimdb: 6.9
        Genredrama, biography
        CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
        Duration02:36

        Christine is an ambitious 29-year-old news reporter, in Sarasota, FL, circa 1974. Relentlessly motivated to succeed, she knows she has talent, but being a driven career woman in the 1970s comes with its own challenges, especially when competition for a promotion, unrequited love for a coworker and a tumultuous home life lead to a dissolution of self. With ratings in the cellar, the station manager issues a mandate to deliver juicier and more exploitative stories, a story firmly at odds with Christine’s serious brand of issue-based journalism. To accomplish her goals, she must overcome her self-doubt and give the people what they want.

        Markimdb: 6.9
        Genreaction, drama, military
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Japan, USA
        Duration01:47

        The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe. The crew only have to make one more bombing raid before they have finished their duty and can go home. In the briefing before their last flight, the crew discover that the target for the day is Dresden, a heavily-defended city that invariably causes many Allied casualties

        Markimdb: 5.3
        Genreaction, thriller, drama, military, history
        CountryUSA
        Duration03:44

        The harrowing true story of the crew of the USS Indianapolis, who were stranded in the Philippine Sea for five days after delivering the atomic weapons that would eventually end WWII. As they awaited rescue, they endured extreme thirst, hunger, and relentless shark attacks.

        Markimdb: 7.1
        Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure, biography
        CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, Iceland
        Duration02:46

        Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, "Everest" documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest of elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.

        Markimdb: 5.4
        Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime, biography, history
        CountryUSA, Mexico

        Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.

        Markimdb: 6.9
        Genreaction, drama, western, military, biography, history
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:49

        In 1863, Mississippi farmer Newt Knight serves as a medic for the Confederate Army. Opposed to slavery, Knight would rather help the wounded than fight the Union. After his nephew dies in battle, Newt returns home to Jones County to safeguard his family but is soon branded an outlaw deserter. Forced to flee, he finds refuge with a group of runaway slaves hiding out in the swamps. Forging an alliance with the slaves and other farmers, Knight leads a rebellion that would forever change history.

        Markimdb: 6.5
        Genreaction, drama, military, history
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:34

        A team of CIA agents and special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.

        Markimdb: 8
        Genreaction, drama, adventure, western, biography
        CountryUSA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
        Duration02:27

          In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.

          Markimdb: 5.8
          Genreaction, thriller, drama, history
          CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, France, Malta
          Duration02:28

          In 1976, four hijackers take over an Air France airplane with 248 passengers on board and force it to land in Entebbe, Uganda.

          Markimdb: 6
          Genreaction, drama, adventure, crime
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:51

          Adapted from the successful novel, Dead in 5 Heartbeats, by Ralph "Sonny" Barger with Keith and Kent Zimmerman. The story follows the Infidelz MC's former President, Patch Kinkade, who has left his personal demons behind for the calm of desert life. When war erupts between his brothers he left behind and the rival Hooligans, Patch rides back into town to either make peace or do battle.

          Markimdb: 6.2
          Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime, detective
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:55

          Erin Bell is an LAPD detective who, as a young cop, was placed undercover with a gang in the California desert with tragic results. When the leader of that gang re-emerges many years later, she must work her way back through the remaining members and into her own history with them to finally reckon with the demons that destroyed her past.

          Markimdb: 7
          Genreaction, thriller, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:45

          At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—office building, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.

          Markimdb: 6.6
          Genredrama, western, biography, history
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:23

          In 1890, Catherine Weldon, a painter from New York, travels to North Dakota to paint a portrait of Sitting Bull and becomes involved in the struggle of the Lakota people to get the Government respects their rights over the land where they live.

          Markimdb: 2.4
          Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
          CountryUSA

          A scientist readies a boat after his warnings of an Earth-destroying flood are ignored. However, after the disasters reach a peak level of destruction those who maligned the scientist now turn to him in desperation, as he and other refugees look to save the world and stop the disaster using the two Supercolliders on opposite sides of the Atlantic.

          Markimdb: 6.2
          Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime, detective
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:04

          When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Conner and Web Smith are called in to investigate. Although Conner has previous experience working in Japan, cultural differences make their progress difficult until a security disc showing the murder turns up. Close scrutiny proves the disc has been doctored, and the detectives realize they're dealing with a cover-up as well.

          Markimdb: 7.8
          Genredrama, crime, biography
          CountryUSA

          Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years.

          Markimdb: 4.6
          Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
          CountryUSA, United Kingdom
          Duration01:30

          A family man who turns out to be a retired mob enforcer must travel across the country to find his daughter who has gone missing.

          Markimdb: 5.9
          Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
          CountryUSA, United Arab Emirates
          Duration01:38

          The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin 'Cassius', forces retired CIA operative, Paul Shepherson to team with rookie FBI agent, Ben Geary to solve the crime. Having spent his career chasing Cassius, Shepherdson is convinced his nemesis is long dead, but is pushed to take on the case by his former supervisor, Tom Highland. Geary, who wrote his Master's thesis on Shepherdson's pursuit of the Soviet killer, is certain that Cassius has resurfaced.

          Markimdb: 7.2
          Genreaction, thriller, melodrama, drama, military, biography, history
          CountryCzech Republic, United Kingdom, USA, France
          Duration02:24

          In December 1941, Czech soldier Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich

          Markimdb: 6.3
          Genredrama, crime, biography
          CountrySpain, Bulgaria, USA
          Duration02:30

          The film chronicles the rise and fall of the world's most feared drug lord Pablo Escobar and his volatile love affair with Colombia's most famous journalist Virginia Vallejo throughout a reign of terror that tore a country apart.

          Markimdb: 5.6
          Genreaction, thriller, drama
          CountryUSA

          An unexpected inspector drops by a lavish party of a notable family in order to investigate the suicide of a pregnant girl. This breaks the joy and peace of the party which is meant to celebrate a couple's engagement. Every one claims that he does not know the girl. However, the inspector does find something suspicious there with the help of a diary book and a photo. Astonishing truth is gradually revealed - six of the noble family members are closely related to the girl’s death.

          Markimdb: 7.4
          Genredrama, western
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:45

          Follow the 10-year reunion of the Deadwood camp to celebrate South Dakota's statehood. Former rivalries are reignited, alliances are tested and old wounds are reopened, as all are left to navigate the inevitable changes that modernity and time have wrought.

          Markimdb: 6.3
          Genrecomedy, drama, crime, biography
          CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, Puerto Rico

          FBI informant Jim Hoffman lures troubled automobile magnate John DeLorean to an undercover sting for cocaine trafficking.

          Markimdb: 5.5
          Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:44

          An earthquake shatters a peaceful Los Angeles morning and opens a fissure deep into the earth, causing lava to start bubbling up. As a volcano begins forming in the La Brea Tar Pits, the director of the city's emergency management service, Mike Roark, working with geologist Amy Barnes, must then use every resource in the city to try and stop the volcano from consuming Los Angeles.

          Markimdb: 3.7
          Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
          CountryUSA

          This Christmas, a super frozen object is going to slam into the Earth. In the middle of a small town, and very quickly, dreams of a "White Christmas" will turn into a FROZEN NIGHTMARE.

          Markimdb: 7.1
          Genredrama, western, biography
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:02

          Lawman Wyatt Earp and outlaw Doc Holliday form an unlikely alliance which culminates in their participation in the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

          Markimdb: 7.5
          Genredrama, crime, biography
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:36

          The career of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is halted by a witch hunt in the late 1940s when he defies the anti-communist HUAC committee and is blacklisted.

          Markimdb: 5.4
          Genreaction, thriller, comedy, drama, crime
          CountryUSA, Colombia
          Duration01:08

          A leader of a drug cartel sends his two toughest henchmen to investigate why a shipment was botched.

          Markimdb: 5.3
          Genreaction, drama, adventure, detective
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:21

          20-something Angus MacGyver creates a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening.

          Markimdb: 6.1
          Genredrama, biography, history
          CountryUSA

          The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise.

          Markimdb: 4.6
          Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime, biography
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:35

          A heightened homage to the City of Angels, Electric Slide riffs on the real-life story of Eddie Dodson, the notorious "Gentleman Bank Robber." With a debonair sophistication and a serious talent for flirt, Dodson managed to lure money from mesmerized female tellers at over 60 banks during an epic spree in the 1980s.

          Markimdb: 3.6
          Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:47

          Sean Haggerty only has an hour to deliver his illegal cargo. An hour to reassure a drug cartel, a hitman, and the DEA that nothing is wrong. An hour to make sure his wife survives. And he must do it all from the cockpit of his Cessna.

          Markimdb: 6.2
          Genreaction, thriller, biography
          CountryChina

          Based on the true story of a pilot who had to ensure the safety of 128 passengers and crew members on the plane when its windshield became damaged mid-flight. The incident is regarded as one of the miracles in aviation history.

          Markimdb: 7.5
          Genreaction, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:34

          Bob Lee Swagger is an expert marksman living in exile who is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the president. Based on the best-selling Bob Lee Swagger novel by Stephen Hunter, Point of Impact, and the 2007 Paramount film starring Mark Wahlberg.

          Markimdb: 6.5
          Genreaction, drama
          CountrySouth Korea
          Duration02:01

          On Christmas Eve at Tower Sky, an ultra-luxurious building complex, a White Christmas party is held to dazzle its equally high-end tenants and VIP guests. Dae-ho, the manager of the building and single father, is forced to cancel plans with his daughter Hana to work the event. His Christmas is saved when Yoon-hee, the food mall manager with a secret crush on Dae-ho, offers to babysit Hana during the party. Meanwhile, Young-ki the legendary fire chief of Yoido Station has finally promised his first holiday date night to his long suffering wife. The party is in full swing with the spectacular sight of two helicopters flying overhead just to spray snow on the partygoers and make everything perfect. When unthinkable disaster strikes, Dae-ho and Young-ki must summon all their strength and courage to save the lives of thousands but at what cost to themselves and their loved ones?

          Markimdb: 7.9
          Genredrama, adventure, family, biography, history
          CountryUSA

          The untold true story set in the winter of 1925 that takes you across the treacherous terrain of the Alaskan tundra for an exhilarating and uplifting adventure that will test the strength, courage and determination of one man, Leonhard Seppala, and his lead sled dog, Togo.




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