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10 Best Movies Like Ascendancy

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

#1
The Zodiac Fighters

The Zodiac Fighters

1978★ 6.5

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

A woman discovers a magical sword, which enables her to learn the deepest secrets of the Dragon Kung-Fu school....

#2
The Argument

The Argument

1999★ 6.1

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

Sometimes viewed as a companion piece to Lucifer Rising, Cammell’s 1972 short was left incomplete by the director and rediscovered and finished by his editor and close collaborator...

#3
12

12

2017★ 5.9

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

Anton and Erika started out as friends for five years and got into a romantic relationship for seven years. Anton is a commercial director while Erika is a former band member and b...

#4
Gasping for Air

Gasping for Air

2016★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ascendancy 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
For freedom and justice

For freedom and justice

1949★ 6.2

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

A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the count...

#6
12

12

2020★ 5.6

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

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