Movies Like Invasion (1969)

Invasion is a 1969 drama, science fiction film from Hugo Santiago with a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Red Dawn and The Unthinkable.

Drama Science Fiction

Red Dawn

1984

It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town—and their country—from invading Soviet forces.

6.3

MagicScore

The Unthinkable

2018

Sweden faces a mysterious attack while Alex tries to reunite with his youth love, Anna.

5.7

MagicScore

Dragon Day

2013

When Duke Evans, an out of work NSA analyst, is evicted from his home he moves his family to his grandfather's old cabin. However here they are also threatened when a hellish cyber-attack is unleashed on the US rendering anything with a computer chip useless. He must now keep his family alive, fight off would-be thieves and a newly corrupted government, and ultimately make the hardest decision of his life- to survive.

3.9

MagicScore

Invasion, U.S.A.

1952

A group of American witness the deadly invasion of the United States by the Soviet Union.

3.1

MagicScore

The Thin Red Line

1998

The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.

7.4

MagicScore

Gandahar

1987

On the planet Gandahar where peace reigns and poverty is unknown, this utopian lifestyle is upset by reports of people at the outlying frontiers being turned to stone. Sylvain is sent to investigate this mysterious threat.

7.0

MagicScore

Independence Day

1996

Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances.

6.9

MagicScore

The King's Choice

2016

On 9 April 1940, German soldiers arrive in the city of Oslo. The King of Norway faces a choice that will change his country forever. The King's Choice is a story about the three most dramatic days in Norway's history, the royal family's escape and King Haakon's difficult choice after Nazi Germany's invasion of Norway.

6.9

MagicScore

Venus Wars

1989

The new frontier of Venus has degenerated into a dystopia ravaged by the civil war between Ishtar and Aphrodia. Bubbly reporter Susan Sommers arrives in the capitol of Aphrodia just before it's captured by Ishtar. She falls in with a bunch of teen-agers who live for a sort of motorcycle version of Roller Derby. Daredevil rider Hiro and his friends reluctantly join the struggle to free Aphrodia from the invaders. Not surprisingly, Hiro proves an ace at piloting the mono-cycles that are the Aphrodians' secret weapon in the key battle.

6.7

MagicScore

#10

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

2019

Story of Rani Lakshmibai, one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and her resistance to the British Rule.

6.6

MagicScore

#11

The Good Shepherd

2006

Edward Wilson, the only witness to his father's suicide and member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yale, is a morally upright young man who values honor and discretion, qualities that help him to be recruited for a career in the newly founded OSS. His dedication to his work does not come without a price though, leading him to sacrifice his ideals and eventually his family.

6.3

MagicScore

#12

The Journey

1959

A Communist officer falls hard for a married woman trying to escape from Hungary.

6.3

MagicScore

#13

Dune

1984

In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.

6.2

MagicScore

#14

Battle for Terra

2007

A peaceful alien planet faces annihilation, as the homeless remainder of the human race sets its eyes on Terra. Mala, a rebellious Terrian teenager, will do everything she can to stop it.

6.2

MagicScore

#15

Tomorrow, When the War Began

2010

Ellie Linton, a teen from an Australian coastal town, leads her friends on an excursion to a camp deep in the woods, dubbed "Hell." Upon their return, the youths find that their town has been overrun by an enemy army, and their friends and family have been imprisoned. When the hostile invaders become alerted to their presence, Ellie and her friends band together to escape -- and strike back against -- this mysterious enemy.

6.1

MagicScore

#16

Restraint

2008

Two fugitives land in hot water when they take a hostage who poses a threat to their well-being.

5.9

MagicScore

#17

Invaders from Mars

1953

A boy tries to stop aliens that have taken over his town and are brainwashing its inhabitants.

5.9

MagicScore

#18

Iron Sky

2012

In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers.

5.7

MagicScore

#19

The Legend of Suriyothai

2001

During the 16th century, as Thailand contends with both a civil war and Burmese invasion, a beautiful princess rises up to help protect the glory of the Kingdom of Ayothaya. Based on the life of Queen Suriyothai.

5.7

MagicScore

#20

5 Days of War

2011

An American journalist and his cameraman are caught in the combat zone during the first Russian airstrikes against Georgia. Rescuing Tatia, a young Georgian schoolteacher separated from her family during the attack, the two reporters agree to help reunite her with her family in exchange for serving as their interpreter. As the three attempt to escape to safety, they witness--and document--the devastation from the full-scale crossfire and cold-blooded murder of innocent civilians.

5.6

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Invasion?

The top films similar to Invasion by MovieMagicScore are Red Dawn (6.3), The Unthinkable (5.7), Dragon Day (3.9). Each shares drama/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Invasion worth watching?

Invasion holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10 from 18 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Invasion?

Invasion (1969) is a drama, science fiction film directed by Hugo Santiago, starring Lautaro Murúa, Juan Carlos Paz, Olga Zubarry.

Where can I find more recommendations like Invasion?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more drama recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Invasion

This ranked list pairs Invasion (1969), a drama and science fiction film from Hugo Santiago, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Lautaro Murúa take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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