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10 Best Movies Like Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner

If you loved Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Tess

Tess

1979★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumor that their families are from the same line, but is left traumati...

#2
Girlhood

Girlhood

2014★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Oppressed by her family setting, dead-end school prospects and the boys law in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She c...

#3
Bright Lights, Big City

Bright Lights, Big City

1988★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out the memories of his dead mother and estranged wife....

#4
Blancanieves

Blancanieves

2012★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner for fans of Fantasy & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A black and white silent movie, based on the Snow White fairy tale, that is set in a romantic version of 1920s Seville and centered on a female bullfighter....

#5
The White Stripes: Under Amazonian Lights

The White Stripes: Under Amazonian Lights

2015★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

1. Intro 2. Blue Orchid 3. Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground 4. The Same Boy You've Always Known 5. Little Ghost 6. Hotel Yorba 7. Fell In Love With A Girl 8. The Nurse 9. St. James...

#6
Patu!

Patu!

1983★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In 1981, the New Zealand government invited the South African rugby team to tour New Zealand. This effectively split the country in half. Patu! is the story of the protest movement...