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10 Best Movies Like Daniel in the Lions' Den

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

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#1
The Book of Daniel

The Book of Daniel

2013★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Daniel in the Lions' Den for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Taken into slavery after the fall of Jerusalem in 605 B.C., Daniel is forced to serve the most powerful king in the world, King Nebuchadnezzar. Faced with imminent death, Daniel pr...

#2
The Pilgrim's Progress

The Pilgrim's Progress

2019★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Daniel in the Lions' Den for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An epic journey, faithfully adapted to modern-day. Christian faces distractions, challenges, and perils at every turn of the way. But ends victorious, with helpful guides, as he st...

#3
Legion

Legion

2010★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Daniel in the Lions' Den for fans of Action. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When God loses faith in humankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope for survival lies in a group of strangers trapped in an out-of-the...

#4
Jacob

Jacob

1994★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Daniel in the Lions' Den for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Isaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to fa...

#5
Joseph: King of Dreams

Joseph: King of Dreams

2000★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Daniel in the Lions' Den for fans of Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In this animated retelling of the story from the Bible's Book of Genesis, Joseph's gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat inspires jealousy in his brothers....

#6
Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur

1959★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Daniel in the Lions' Den for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, ad...

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