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10 Best Movies Like Being Japanese

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

#1
The Secret in Their Eyes

The Secret in Their Eyes

2009★ 8.0

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

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and m...

#2
American Gospel: Christ Alone

American Gospel: Christ Alone

2018★ 8.6

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

American Gospel explores the core question of Christianity, 'What is the gospel?' Through the distorting lens of American culture....

#3
Back to the Future Part II

Back to the Future Part II

1989★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Being Japanese for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Marty and Doc are at it again as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud. But things go awry thanks to bully Biff Tannen and a pesky sports alm...

#4
Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer

2023★ 8.0

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

The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II....

#5
Avatar

Avatar

2009★ 7.6

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

In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization....

#6
Batman Begins

Batman Begins

2005★ 7.7

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

Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he i...