Da 5 Bloods (2020)

War Drama Directed by Spike Lee
← Inspired by 8 films

Four African-American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure. These heroes battle forces of humanity and nature while confronted by the lasting ravages of the immorality of the Vietnam War.

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  1. Triple Frontier (2019)
    "This film features former Special Forces operatives who reunite to plan a heist in South America. The narrative of veterans seeking personal gain post-service parallels the treasure hunt in "Da 5 Bloods."" 7 Movies Like Da 5 Bloods You Should Watch If You Like Da 5 Bloods - TV Guide Tvguide
  2. Apocalypse Now (1979)
    "Lee pays homage to Francis Ford Coppola's Vietnam War epic through direct references, such as the use of Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" during a river journey and a scene set in a real Ho Chi Minh City nightclub named "Apocalypse Now."" Bfi source
  3. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
    "John Huston's adventure film about men succumbing to greed over gold parallels the plot of *Da 5 Bloods*. Lee even includes a paraphrase of the famous line, "We don't need no badges!"" Da 5 Bloods: Every Movie Reference & Influence In Spike Lee's Movie Sandy Schaefer ScreenRant
  4. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
    "David Lean's World War II film is referenced when a character in *Da 5 Bloods* exclaims "Madness! Madness!"—a direct nod to the original film's concluding line." Da 5 Bloods: Every Movie Reference & Influence In Spike Lee's Movie Sandy Schaefer ScreenRant
  5. Platoon (1986)
    "Oliver Stone's Vietnam War drama influenced the combat scenes and character dynamics in *Da 5 Bloods*, with visual similarities noted in the battle sequences." Da 5 Bloods: Every Movie Reference & Influence In Spike Lee's Movie Sandy Schaefer ScreenRant
  6. Three Kings (1999)
    "David O. Russell's film about soldiers seeking gold during the Gulf War shares thematic elements with *Da 5 Bloods*, including the moral complexities of treasure hunting in a war zone." Da 5 Bloods: Every Movie Reference & Influence In Spike Lee's Movie Sandy Schaefer ScreenRant
  7. Dead Presidents (1995)
    "This film follows a group of African American Vietnam War veterans who, upon returning home, struggle with reintegration and resort to crime. The movie delves into the challenges faced by Black veterans, a theme central to "Da 5 Bloods."" 7 Movies Like Da 5 Bloods You Should Watch If You Like Da 5 Bloods - TV Guide Tvguide
  8. Jacob's Ladder (1990)
    "A psychological horror film about a Vietnam veteran experiencing hallucinations and paranoia, reflecting the psychological toll of war. Its surreal style and exploration of PTSD resonate with themes in "Da 5 Bloods."" 7 Movies Like Da 5 Bloods You Should Watch If You Like Da 5 Bloods - TV Guide Tvguide

Da 5 Bloods (2020), directed by Spike Lee, was inspired by 8 earlier films — including Triple Frontier, Apocalypse Now, and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Check out the citations below.