Movies Like Dragon Day (2013)

Dragon Day is a 2013 drama, science fiction, thriller film from Jeffrey Travis with a MovieMagicScore of 3.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Red Dawn and The Unthinkable.

Drama Science Fiction Thriller

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

Children of Men

2006

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.

7.6

MagicScore

Miracle Mile

1989

After 30 years of searching, Harry has finally met the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, before they even have a chance to go on their first date, Harry intercepts some chilling news: WWIII has begun and nuclear missiles will destroy Los Angeles in less than an hour!

6.9

MagicScore

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

Restraint

2008

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

5.9

MagicScore

Beck 29 - Invasion

2015

The bodies of two buried men are found and despite persistent attempts, they cannot be identified. When another man is murdered they discover new evidence that soon leads them to an Islamist terrorist cell.

5.1

MagicScore

Drone Wars

2016

When drones arrive in a flash, slaughtering humanity and stripping the Earth of its resources, a small team of scientists hiding in Los Angeles works to expel the drone menace once and for all.

4.8

MagicScore

On the Silver Globe

1989

A small group of cosmic explorers, including a woman, leaves Earth to start a new civilization. They do not realize that within themselves they carry the end of their own dream. They die one by one, while their children revert to a primitive native culture, creating new myths and a new god.

7.7

MagicScore

#10

The Book of Eli

2010

A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.

6.8

MagicScore

#11

The Day After

1983

In the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of a small town in Kansas as they continue their daily lives. Dr. Russell Oakes maintains his busy schedule at the hospital, Denise Dahlberg prepares for her upcoming wedding, and Stephen Klein is deep in his graduate studies. When the unthinkable happens and the bombs come down, the town's residents are thrust into the horrors of nuclear winter.

6.8

MagicScore

#12

Cloverfield

2008

Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.

6.7

MagicScore

#13

28 Weeks Later

2007

Twenty-eight weeks after the spread of a deadly rage virus, the inhabitants of the British Isles have lost their battle against the onslaught, as the virus has killed everyone there. Six months later, a group of Americans dare to set foot on the Isles, convinced the danger has passed. But it soon becomes all too clear that the scourge continues to live, waiting to pounce on its next victims.

6.6

MagicScore

#14

Vantage Point

2008

During an historic counter-terrorism summit in Spain, the President of the United States is struck down by an assassin's bullet. Eight strangers have a perfect view of the kill, but what did they really see? As the minutes leading up to the fatal shot are replayed through the eyes of each eyewitness, the reality of the assassination takes shape.

6.4

MagicScore

#15

Invasion, U.S.A.

1952

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

3.1

MagicScore

#16

+1

2013

Three college friends hit the biggest party of the year, where a mysterious phenomenon disrupts the night, quickly descending into a chaos that challenges their friendships - and whether they can stay alive.

5.3

MagicScore

#17

Operator

2015

When the daughter of veteran 911 call center operator Pamela, and her estranged husband Jeremy, a Senior Police Officer, is kidnapped and held hostage, they are left desperate, with no choice but to follow the kidnapper's rules: send messages through dispatch for all police and fire units to scatter to remote locations throughout the city where they are met with chaos. Not knowing who or why, they must race against the clock to make the choice of their lives: save the city — or save their daughter.

5.0

MagicScore

#18

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

#19

Went the Day Well?

1942

The quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.

7.2

MagicScore

#20

Don't Breathe 2

2021

The Blind Man has been hiding out for several years in an isolated cabin and has taken in and raised a young girl orphaned from a devastating house fire. Their quiet life together is shattered when a group of criminals kidnap the girl, forcing the Blind Man to leave his safe haven to save her.

7.0

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Dragon Day?

The top films similar to Dragon Day by MovieMagicScore are Red Dawn (6.3), The Unthinkable (5.7), Children of Men (7.6). Each shares drama/science fiction/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Dragon Day worth watching?

Dragon Day holds a MovieMagicScore of 3.9/10 from 20 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Dragon Day?

Dragon Day (2013) is a drama, science fiction, thriller film directed by Jeffrey Travis, starring Ethan Flower, Osa Wallander, Jenn Gotzon Chandler.

Where can I find more recommendations like Dragon Day?

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 Dragon Day

This ranked list pairs Dragon Day (2013), a drama and science fiction and thriller film from Jeffrey Travis, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Ethan Flower 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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