Movies Like Tunes of Glory (1960)

Tunes of Glory is a 1960 drama film from Ronald Neame with a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Rookies Run Amok and The Wicker Tree.

Drama

Rookies Run Amok

1971

Les Bidasses en Folie, a french movie from 1971, is a very short, easy to watch, slapstick hippie comedy.

5.6

MagicScore

The Wicker Tree

2011

Gospel singer Beth and her cowboy boyfriend Steve leave Texas to preach door-to-door in Scotland. When, after initial abuse, they are welcomed with joy and elation to Tressock, the border fiefdom of Sir Lachlan Morrison, they're about to learn the real meaning of sacrifice.

4.0

MagicScore

I Know Where I'm Going!

1945

Plucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.

7.0

MagicScore

My Bunny Lies Over the Sea

1948

In Scotland, Bugs Bunny rescues a woman from a monster. The "woman" is a kilted Scotsman, and the "monster" is his bagpipe. The Scotsman then challenges Bugs to a game of golf.

6.7

MagicScore

Breaking the Waves

1996

In a small, conservative Scottish village, an oilman is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when he urges her to have sex with another.

7.5

MagicScore

Culloden

1964

Culloden, Scottish Highlands, April 16th, 1746. It was one of the most mishandled and brutal battles ever fought in Great Britain. Its aftermath was tragic. The men responsible for such a disaster must be exposed. The men, women and children who suffered because of it must be remembered.

7.3

MagicScore

Rob Roy

1995

In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.

6.7

MagicScore

The Eagle

2011

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.

6.2

MagicScore

Ring of Bright Water

1969

Stuck in a dead-end job, Graham Merrill adopts an otter, Mij, as a pet and then moves to an isolated village in western Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside home. Soon, Graham finds himself falling in love with the beautiful town doctor, Mary. Before long, the three become inseparable friends.

5.8

MagicScore

#10

Outlaw King

2018

Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne.

6.8

MagicScore

#11

Little Bone Lodge

2023

During a stormy night in the Scottish Highlands, two criminal brothers on the run seek refuge in a desolate farmhouse. But after taking the resident family captive, they find the house holds even darker secrets of its own.

6.6

MagicScore

#12

Year of the Comet

1992

Year of the Comet is a 1992 romantic comedy adventure film about the pursuit of the most valuable bottle of wine in history. The title refers to the year it was bottled, 1811, which was known for the Great Comet of 1811, and also as one of the best years in history for European wine.

5.7

MagicScore

#13

Hunted

1952

An unexpected bond develops between a fugitive killer and a runaway orphan on an odyssey across England.

6.8

MagicScore

#14

Full Metal Jacket

1987

A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.

8.1

MagicScore

#15

Evil

2003

Stockholm, in the 1950s. Erik is expelled from the local school for getting into one brawl too many. To protect Erik from his violent stepfather’s reaction to his expulsion, Erik's mother arranges for Erik to spend a year at Stjärnsberg Boarding School, the only school willing to accept him. This is Erik's last chance to graduate to Upper School and he promises his mother, for his and her sake, to do all he can to stay out of trouble.

7.3

MagicScore

#16

Song for a Raggy Boy

2003

William Franklin is a teacher who was born in Ireland and moved to the United States only to repatriate in 1939 after his leftist political views cause him to lose his job. Franklin becomes the first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, a school for wayward boys run by Brother John, who is a firm believer in strong discipline.

7.3

MagicScore

#17

Jane Eyre

1943

After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?

6.9

MagicScore

#18

Moffie

2020

A young man in 1981 South Africa must complete his brutal and racist two years of compulsory military service while desperately maintaining the secrecy of his homosexuality.

6.6

MagicScore

#19

Mary Poppins Returns

2018

Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.

6.5

MagicScore

#20

A Few Good Men

1992

When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.

7.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Tunes of Glory?

The top films similar to Tunes of Glory by MovieMagicScore are Rookies Run Amok (5.6), The Wicker Tree (4.0), I Know Where I'm Going! (7.0). Each shares drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Tunes of Glory worth watching?

Tunes of Glory holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10 from 60 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Tunes of Glory?

Tunes of Glory (1960) is a drama film directed by Ronald Neame, starring Alec Guinness, John Mills, Dennis Price.

Where can I find more recommendations like Tunes of Glory?

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 Tunes of Glory

This ranked list pairs Tunes of Glory (1960), a drama film from Ronald Neame, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Alec Guinness 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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