Movies Like Karbala (2015)

Karbala is a 2015 drama, war film from Krzysztof Łukaszewicz with a MovieMagicScore of 5.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Hurt Locker and Green Zone.

Drama War

The Hurt Locker

2008

During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.

7.3

MagicScore

Green Zone

2010

During the U.S.-led occupation of Baghdad in 2003, Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller and his team of Army inspectors are dispatched to find weapons of mass destruction believed to be stockpiled in the Iraqi desert. Rocketing from one booby-trapped and treacherous site to the next, the men search for deadly chemical agents but stumble instead upon an elaborate cover-up that threatens to invert the purpose of their mission.

6.5

MagicScore

The Wall

2017

An American sniper and his spotter engage in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with an Iraqi sniper.

6.4

MagicScore

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

2016

19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks the film shows what really happened to his squad – contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.

6.0

MagicScore

The Yellow Birds

2018

Two young soldiers, Bartle and Murph, navigate the terrors of the Iraq war under the command of the older, troubled Sergeant Sterling. All the while, Bartle is tortured by a promise he made to Murph's mother before their deployment.

6.0

MagicScore

Redacted

2007

A fictional documentary discusses the effects the Iraq war has had on soldiers and local people through interviews with members of an American military unit, the media, and local Iraqis.

6.0

MagicScore

Valley of the Wolves: Iraq

2006

The film covers through fiction real-life events like the occupation of Iraq, the execution of Daniel Pearl, the Hood event and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal.

5.1

MagicScore

The Messenger

2009

Will Montgomery, a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who has returned home from Iraq, is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Montgomery is partnered with Captain Tony Stone, to give notice to the families of fallen soldiers. The Sergeant is drawn to Olivia Pitterson, to whom he has delivered news of her husband’s death.

6.8

MagicScore

Dhurandhar: The Revenge

2026

As rival gangs, corrupt officials and a ruthless Major Iqbal close in, Hamza's mission for his country spirals into a bloody personal war where the line between patriot and monster disappears in the streets of Lyari.

7.3

MagicScore

#10

Attack

2022

With the Parliament under siege, India’s first super soldier Arjun Shergill is tasked to get hold of the terrorists in time, save the Prime Minister from their clutches and stop a dirty bomb from exploding and destroying Delhi.

6.8

MagicScore

#11

Event 15

2013

Three soldiers get trapped in an elevator when terrorists set off a dirty bomb. But when one escapes, her world turns upside down as she realizes nothing is what it seems.

4.8

MagicScore

#12

Captain Conan

1996

The last days of World War I, Eastern front. Captain Conan, a lone wolf, a true warrior, leads a band of ruthless French fighters who love hand-to-hand combat; they are not fit for peacetime, they only feel really alive in the chaos of the battlefield.

6.6

MagicScore

#13

Eastern Plays

2009

Two estranged brothers are brought together when they have opposite roles in a racist beating: while Georgi who's recently joined a neo-nazi group participates in the violence, Hristo witnesses and rescues a Turkish family. Only by reuniting will the two brothers be able to assess what they really want from life.

6.3

MagicScore

#14

The Goat Horn

1972

XVII century, Bulgaria is under Ottoman rule. Four men break into the house of the shepherd Karaivan, raping and killing his wife in full view of their child, Maria. To protect his daughter and to enact revenge, he raises Maria as a son, teaching her to fight and kill. But as Maria grows up, she longs for a different life.

6.2

MagicScore

#15

Bulgarian Lovers

2003

Graying Spaniard Daniel has a healthy budget for indulging in the finer things in life. Daniel's favorite luxury is playing sponsor to younger men amid the lights and sights of Madrid's gay club scene. After Daniel shares a night with handsome Bulgarian emigre Kyril, he finds himself consumed with an insatiable lust for the charismatic foreigner. But, as their relationship takes shape, Daniel's latest conquest reveals his own manipulative tendencies.

5.4

MagicScore

#16

Spy

2015

A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.

6.8

MagicScore

#17

Roseville

2013

In the early autumn of 1985 the police are seeing the consequences of a shocking and mysterious incident that took place in an isolated mountain hut in the Balkan Mountains. The film "Roseville " is artistic interpretations inspired by eyewitness accounts and clues found within the cabin.Vasil ( Kalin Vratchanski ) and Nadia ( Lydia Indjova ) are a young couple who arrive on holiday in "Roseville". There they meet the keeper George ( Plamen Manassiev ) and his best friend Dora ( Elena Petrova ). Later joining the gang is Stephen Court ( David Chokachi ) - an old associate of George. The presence of Vasil unlocked " storm " of unexplained events that will test the sanity of all. Everyone faces the the horror of their own fears and the invisible force that wants to control them, lurking in the dark and quietly knocks on the door to their minds.

5.7

MagicScore

#18

Man with the Screaming Brain

2005

The brains of a Russian taxi driver and a wealthy businessman are brought together in one body by a mad scientist.

5.1

MagicScore

#19

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

2026

Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?

9.1

MagicScore

#20

Nightworld

2017

When former LAPD officer Brett Anderson takes a job as head of security at an old apartment building in Sofia, Bulgaria, he soon begins to experience a series of bizarre and terrifying events. Soon after delving into the building's sinister history and investigate its shadowy owners and past employees, Brett uncovers a malevolent force nestled deep in the bowels of the building that will do anything to be set free into our world.

4.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Karbala?

The top films similar to Karbala by MovieMagicScore are The Hurt Locker (7.3), Green Zone (6.5), The Wall (6.4). Each shares drama/war themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Karbala worth watching?

Karbala holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.2/10 from 48 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Karbala?

Karbala (2015) is a drama, war film directed by Krzysztof Łukaszewicz, starring Bartłomiej Topa, Antoni Królikowski, Hristo Shopov.

Where can I find more recommendations like Karbala?

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 Karbala

This ranked list pairs Karbala (2015), a drama and war film from Krzysztof Łukaszewicz, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Bartłomiej Topa 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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