5 movies to watch if you liked Land of Bad on Netflix

Land of Bad premiered on Netflix on July 18, 2024, featuring Russell Crowe, Liam Hemsworth, and Luke Hemsworth as the leading stars. Directed by William Eubank, the American war film saw a theatrical release on February 16, 2024 and grossed over $6.5 million at the box office. It has now received a much more positive response after releasing on the streaming platform.

Land of Bad follows a 48-hour survival journey of a Delta Force team that is ambushed on enemy lines in the Philippines. During this time, the team (or what's left of it) relies on an Air Force pilot, played by Russell Crowe, for their survival.

If you enjoyed watching Land of Bad and are a fan of American war films, here are 5 other movies that touch the same vein.

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Extraction, Kandahar, American Sniper, and more - Top 5 movies you must watch if you enjoyed Land of Bad

1) Extraction

Chris Hemsworth in Extraction (Image via Netflix)\

Released in 2020, Extraction follows Tyler (portrayed by Chris Hemsworth), a hardened and ruthless mercenary who accepts a job offer to rescue an Indian crime lord's son from Bangladesh. However, chaos ensues when he arrives there, leading to gruesome killings and bloodshed.

Through this external warfare, Extraction also explores Tyler battling his own inner conflicts. After the success of the first film, Netflix dropped its sequel on 9 June 2023. The third installment is set to release in 2025.

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2) Kandahar

Gerard Butler in Kandahar (Image via Prime Video)

Starring Gerard Butler, Kandahar chronicles the journey of an undercover CIA agent as he tries to reach a safe extraction point after his mission is exposed in Afghanistan. Accompanied by his translator, the CIA agent has to fight off his foes as he attempts to reach the destination in Kandahar.

The 2023 film will keep fans on the edge of their seats with its intense, gripping action sequences and twists in the storyline.

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3) 12 Strong

Chris Hemsworth starrer 12 Strong (Image via Netflix)

Directed by Nicolai Fuglsig, 12 Strong is yet another American war film starring Chris Hemsworth. The plot focuses on the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan in order to fight the Taliban. The team is led by Captain Mitch Nelson.

As the military unit takes assistance from a local warlord in Afghanistan, things get complicated and turn ugly pretty fast. 12 Strong is based on a true story, which might make it an interesting watch for all those who liked watching Land of Bad.

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4) Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor (Image via Netflix)

Yet another movie based on a true story, Mark Wahlberg-starrer Lone Survivor unfolds the story of Marcus Luttrell and three other Navy SEALs who are deployed to Afghanistan to locate Taliban lead, Ahmad Shah. However, when they reach there, they become targets of enemy attacks.

The movie is based on the non-fiction book by the same name written by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson. Lone Survivor was a massive box office hit when it was released in 2013, amassing over $154 million worldwide.

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5) American Sniper

Bradley Cooper in American Sniper (Image via Netflix)

American Sniper delves into the post war trauma experienced by Chris Kyle, America's most lethal sniper. Featuring Bradley Cooper in the lead role, the story is based on the autobiography by Chris Kyle, named American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Miliatry History.

The movie focuses on the life of Kyle, a celebrated sniper who won many military accolades during his time, after he returned home from tours during the Iraq War. The movie further gives insight into how he fought his inner demons as the war took a toll on his personal relationships with his wife and son.

The story brings another perspective to American war films which might be of interest to Bradley Cooper fans.

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From action-packed war scenarios to personal struggles, these are the top 5 movies that you must watch next if you enjoyed watching Land of Bad on Netflix.