Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Danton

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

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#1
Reign of Terror

Reign of Terror

1949★ 6.8

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

The French Revolution, 1794. The Marquis de Lafayette asks Charles D'Aubigny to infiltrate the Jacobin Party to overthrow Maximilian Robespierre, who, after gaining supreme power a...

#2
Firebrand

Firebrand

2024★ 6.3

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

Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fi...

#3
Dalíland

Dalíland

2022★ 6.0

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

In 1973, a young gallery assistant goes on a wild adventure behind the scenes as he helps aging genius Salvador Dali prepare for a big show in New York....

#4
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022★ 6.2

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

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England....

#5
13 Minutes

13 Minutes

2015★ 6.8

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

The breathtaking story of a man who nearly would have changed the world. In 1939, when Hitler tricked millions of people at the height of his power, radical Georg Elser — disparage...

#6
Mr. Turner

Mr. Turner

2014★ 6.5

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

Eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner lives his last 25 years with gusto and secretly becomes involved with a seaside landlady, while his faithful housekeeper bears an unrequite...

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