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10 Best Movies Like By the Gun

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

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#1
Jackie & Ryan

Jackie & Ryan

2014★ 5.9

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

A modern day train hopper fighting to be a successful musician and a single mom battling to maintain custody of her daughter defy their circumstances by coming together in a relati...

#2
Fort Bliss

Fort Bliss

2014★ 6.4

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

After returning home from an extended tour in Afghanistan, a decorated U.S. Army medic and single mother struggles to rebuild her relationship with her young son....

#3
Alien Outpost

Alien Outpost

2014★ 5.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Gun for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A documentary crew follows an elite unit of soldiers in the wake of an alien invasion....

#4
Gun Hill Road

Gun Hill Road

2011★ 5.7

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

An ex-con returns home to the Bronx after three year in prison to discover his wife estranged and his teenage son exploring a sexual transformation that will put the fragile bonds ...

#5
The Decent One

The Decent One

2014★ 6.4

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

Through previously undiscovered private letters, photos and diaries that were found in the Himmler family house in 1945, the "The Decent One" exposes a unique and at times uncomfor...

#6
The Little Vampire

The Little Vampire

2000★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to By the Gun for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Based on the popular books, the story tells of Tony who wants a friend to add some adventure to his life. What he gets is Rudolph, a vampire kid with a good appetite. The two end u...