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10 Best Movies Like Don't Push the River

If you loved Don't Push the River, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Saariston tyttö

Saariston tyttö

1953★ 4.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Don't Push the River for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Liisa, the daughter of fisherman Simeon, is having a romance with Peter, a city dweller who has arrived on the island. Liisa feels she is being punished for her forbidden feelings ...

#2
This Little Love of Mine

This Little Love of Mine

2021★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Don't Push the River for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Laura Price is a successful San Francisco lawyer on the cusp of promotion – a far cry from her childhood growing up on a tropical island with best friends Chip and Gem. When the fi...

#3
Patriots Time

Patriots Time

2022★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Don't Push the River for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The brothers Sultan and Bekzat Ibrayev are serving faithfully in the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan, and at the same time they are in family disagreement. Sultan is a valiant intellige...

#4
Return

Return

2024★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Don't Push the River for fans of . It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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Return

Return

1975★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Don't Push the River for fans of . It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Return is a methodical construction of the approach of an individual towards an unseen goal, which assumes metaphorical significance. Viola moves toward the camera/viewer, pausing ...

#6
Return

Return

2023★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Don't Push the River for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

RETURN tells the story of a retired Green Beret who embarks on a healing journey from Montana to Vietnam. There he retraces his steps, shares his wartime experiences with his son, ...