Movies About Cambodia

Updated April 1, 2024

Thinking about Movies About Cambodia, there is no limit to the films exploring this topic. We put together 9 of the best ones.

The Killing Fields (1984)

★★★★

3.1 out of 4 stars

From Roland Joffé, starring Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands
Rated R

The Killing Fields is a 1984 British drama film about the Cambodian genocide directed by Roland Joffé. It stars Sam Waterston as New York Times journalist Sydney Schanberg and Haing S. Ngor as his Cambodian friend, Dith Pran. The film follows the two men as they experience the horrors of the Khmer Rouge uprising in Cambodia during the 1970s. After Schanberg is forced to leave the country in 1975, Pran is left behind and is captured and tortured by the Khmer Rouge. Despite his suffering, Pran remains loyal to Schanberg and sends him letters and news clippings that keep him updated on the situation in Cambodia. After several years, Schanberg is finally able to return to Cambodia and reunite with Pran, who survives the genocide. The film ends with Pran and Schanberg visiting the Killing Fields, a memorial to the victims of the Khmer Rouge.

Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll (2014)

★★★★

3.1 out of 4 stars

From John Pirozzi, starring Norodom Sirivudh, Norodom Sihanouk, Sisowath Kossamak, Samley Hong
Rated Unrated

Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll is a 2014 documentary film by director John Pirozzi. It explores the history of Cambodian rock and roll music during the 1960s and 1970s, and examines how the genre was affected by the country’s political turmoil. The film follows the rise of the unique style of rock and roll, its influence on the country’s culture, and how it was eventually suppressed by Khmer Rouge forces. The documentary features interviews with surviving musicians, as well as footage of their performances, and provides insight into the lives of Cambodian people during a period of drastic change.