If you’ve watched one of the best epic war movies on the planet, “300”, loved it, and are now desperately searching for other movies like it, then you’re at the right place, cause today, we’ll be showing you not less than 20 more movies that are similar to it whether in terms of storyline, setting, etc.
So, you’re ready?
Sure, then let’s begin. #enjoy!!!
Top 20+ Epic War Movies Like “300”
So, from “Gladiator” to “Troy”, “Braveheart”, “The Lord of the Rings”, etc., here are the best movies like “300” you can watch today.
| MOVIES | DATE RELEASED | RUNTIME | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | 2001 | 2h 58m | 8.9 (2M) |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | 2002 | 2h 59m | 8.8 (1.8M) |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | 2003 | 3h 21m | 9.0 (2M) |
| Gladiator | 2000 | 2h 35m | 8.5 (1.6M) |
| Braveheart | 1995 | 2h 58m | 8.3 (1.1M) |
| The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | 2012 | 2h 49m | 7.8 (875K) |
| The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | 2013 | 2h 41m | 7.8 (707K) |
| The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | 2014 | 2h 24m | 7.4 (574K) |
| Troy | 2004 | 2h 43m | 7.3 (572K) |
| The Last Samurai | 2003 | 2h 34m | 7.8 (473K) |
| Kingdom of Heaven | 2005 | 2h 24m | 7.3 (317K) |
| 300: Rise of an Empire | 2014 | 1h 42m | 6.2 (316K) |
| Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | 2010 | 1h 56m | 6.6 (305K) |
| Snow White and the Huntsman | 2012 | 2h 07m | 6.1 (303K) |
| The Huntsman: Winter’s War | 2016 | 1h 54m | 6.1 (120K) |
| Clash of the Titans | 2010 | 1h 46m | 5.8 (293K) |
| Wrath of the Titans | 2012 | 1h 39m | 5.7 (196K) |
| Warcraft | 2016 | 2h 03m | 6.7 (279K) |
| Immortals | 2011 | 1h 50m | 6.0 (177K) |
| Hercules | 2014 | 1h 38m | 6.0 (165K) |
| Jack the Giant Slayer | 2013 | 1h 54m | 6.3 (147K) |
| Gods of Egypt | 2016 | 2h 07m | 5.4 (126K) |
300: Rise of an Empire
As a sequel to the first film, the story follows Themistocles, a Greek general, as he leads his fleet against the powerful Persian navy, commanded by the fierce and vengeful Artemisia. Themistocles wants to unite all of Greece to stand against the Persians, following the events of the Battle of Thermopylae, where King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans fought bravely.
As the Greeks and Persians clash in epic sea battles, Themistocles relies on strategy and bravery to face the overwhelming forces of Artemisia.
The Lord of the Rings
“The Lord of the Rings” follows a young hobbit Frodo who inherits a powerful and dangerous ring. This ring, created by the dark lord Sauron, has the ability to control all other rings of power and must be destroyed to stop Sauron from taking over the world. Frodo sets out on a perilous journey to destroy the ring in the fires of Mount Doom, where it was forged.
He is joined by his loyal friends Sam, the brave Aragorn, the wise wizard Gandalf, the elf Legolas, the dwarf Gimli, and other hobbits, Merry and Pippin, and together, they form the Fellowship of the Ring.
Along the way, they face countless dangers, including orcs, dark magic, and treacherous landscapes, as they make their way towards Mordor, where Mount Doom is located.
Gladiator
“Gladiator” is a story about Maximus, a brave Roman general who is betrayed by Commodus, the emperor’s jealous son, who kills his own father, the emperor, and takes the throne, ordering the death of Maximus and his family. Maximus manages to escape but is captured and sold into slavery.
As a slave, he becomes a gladiator, fighting in deadly arenas for the amusement of the crowds. His skill and bravery make him a popular fighter, and he seeks revenge against Commodus.
Braveheart
After his wife is killed by English soldiers, William Wallace, a Scottish warrior leads a rebellion against the English rule. He rallies his fellow Scots to fight for their freedom, becoming a symbol of resistance, and inspiring many to join his cause.
As he gathers more followers, he faces numerous battles against the English forces. His leadership and bravery in these battles make him a hero among the Scots, and his reputation grows. Wallace uses clever tactics and fierce fighting to challenge the much larger English army.
Throughout his journey, Wallace faces many challenges and personal sacrifices. He forms alliances and tries to unite the Scottish clans to stand together against their common enemy, making it one of the best movies like “300” with a similar storyline.
The Hobbit
Set many years even before the events of “The Lord of the Rings”, The Hobbit is a story about a hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, who lives a quiet life in his cozy home. One day, a wizard named Gandalf shows up with a group of 13 dwarves, requesting that Bilbo join them on an epic adventure to reclaim their homeland and treasure from a dragon named Smaug.
Bilbo reluctantly agrees and sets off on the journey with the dwarves. Along the way, they travel through various lands, meet interesting characters, and face many challenges. he also finds the magical ring that makes him invisible, which will later become the center of the story in “The Lord of the Rings”.
Troy
The story of “Troy” begins with Paris, a prince of Troy, falling in love with Helen, the queen of Sparta. Paris takes Helen back to Troy, which angers her husband, King Menelaus. Seeking revenge, Menelaus asks his brother, King Agamemnon, to help him retrieve Helen and punish Troy. Agamemnon, seeing an opportunity to expand his empire, agrees and gathers a massive Greek army to launch an attack on Troy.
The Greeks sail across the sea and arrive at the shores of Troy, beginning a lengthy and fierce siege. The Greek forces are led by the powerful warrior Achilles, known for his unmatched fighting skills and near invincibility. Meanwhile, Troy is defended by its own heroic warrior, Hector, the noble prince who fights to protect his city and his family. The conflict between Achilles and Hector becomes a central focus as their personal vendettas drive the intensity of the war.
As the battle rages on, both sides experience heavy losses and heroic feats. The Greeks devise various strategies to breach the strong walls of Troy, while the Trojans fiercely defend their homeland.
And there you have it, folks, the best epic war movies that are like the movie “300”, and shouldn’t be slept on.
