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10 Best Movies Like A Different Sun

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

#1
Mark Twain

Mark Twain

2002★ 7.0

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

Largely considered to be the greatest American author, Mark Twain is celebrated in this exhaustive documentary by filmmaker Ken Burns....

#2
Young and Dangerous 4

Young and Dangerous 4

1997★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Different Sun for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The boss of the Hung Hing gang, Tian Sang, has died. Ho Nam and Hon Bun find Sangs younger brother, Yang to lead the gang. Meanwhile, Hon Bun receives news that his younger brother...

#3
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter

The Magic Touch of Harry Potter

2004★ 7.7

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

A 2004 documentary on the first three “Harry Potter” films detailing the behind-the-scenes journey of making them....

#4
Gasping for Air

Gasping for Air

2016★ 6.7

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

When his sister disappears after leaving their home in hopes of singing stardom, Luis tracks her down and discovers the grim reality of her whereabouts....

#5
12

12

2020★ 5.6

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

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#6
Warmed-Over Krautrock

Warmed-Over Krautrock

2021★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Different Sun for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

What do you do when you love music, and music doesn't love you back? It's a question that haunts Walt (Jim Tavaré), the owner of Essential Music, an indie record store in the heart...