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10 Best Movies Like 1921

If you loved 1921, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Outlaws - For Greater Glory

Outlaws - For Greater Glory

2012★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1921 for fans of History & Drama & War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country....

#2
The Taking of Tiger Mountain

The Taking of Tiger Mountain

2014★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1921 for fans of War. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Yang Zirong disguises himself as a bandit to infiltrate and destroy a bandit group. He joins hands with a hostage, and together, they fight against the warlord, Hawk....

#3
Field of Lost Shoes

Field of Lost Shoes

2015★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1921 for fans of History & Drama & War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the Virginia Military Institute must confront the horrors of an adult world when they are called upon to defend the Shenandoah Valle...

#4
The New One-Armed Swordsman

The New One-Armed Swordsman

1971★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1921 for fans of History & Drama & War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Lei Li lost his right-arm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school, long ago. Now, he is able to defend himself well with just his left arm, and kung fu techniques....

#5
Walking with the Enemy

Walking with the Enemy

2014★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1921 for fans of History & Drama & War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Regent Horthy is the leader of Hungary and a German ally, but his favorable standing with Hitler changes as the war comes to an end. Forced to cede Hungary’s power or else witness ...

#6
Firebrand

Firebrand

2024★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1921 for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fi...

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