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10 Best Movies Like After Life

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

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#1
Return to Zero

Return to Zero

2014★ 6.6

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

Based on the true story of a successful couple, Maggie and Aaron who are preparing for the arrival of their first child....

#2
With a Right to Kill

With a Right to Kill

2003★ 6.6

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

This documentary looks at the Danish resistance movement's execution of 400 informers during the Nazi occupation and the ensuing cover-up....

#3
Judd Apatow: The Return

Judd Apatow: The Return

2017★ 6.2

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

Renowned producer, director and writer Judd Apatow makes his long-awaited return to stand-up comedy with this new special shot in Montreal....

#4
Return

Return

2015★ 6.6

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

A tale of terror. Cathy Reed has been institutionalized most of her life because of Schizophrenia, as a child her parents thought she was possessed by demons and had her exercised ...

#5
Shamshera

Shamshera

2022★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to After Life for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Set in the 1800s, the film is about a "dacoit" tribe who take charge in fight for their rights and independence against the British....

#6
1920: Evil Returns

1920: Evil Returns

2012★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to After Life for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

This story revolves around a famous poet who meets a woman who is in trouble. In order to treat her, he takes her to Shimla in a big hospital, but soon that woman gets possessed by...