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10 Best Movies Like Downfall

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

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#1
Intentions of Murder

Intentions of Murder

1964★ 7.0

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

The neglected common-law wife of a Japanese librarian is repeatedly harassed by a young man with a heart condition who seduces her with the prospect of a better life....

#2
Sakuran

Sakuran

2006★ 6.5

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

Kiyoha rises from the lowly courtesan ranks to the high class position of Oiran in the steamy red-light district of Yoshiwara. She is determined to stand on her own two feet and li...

#3
River's Edge

River's Edge

2018★ 6.1

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

High schooler Haruna befriends loner Yamada, then is drawn into the tangled relationship between him, a model and the girl who loves him unreasonably....

#4
Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko's Lie

Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko's Lie

2019★ 7.1

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

Fujiko Mine, the devastating femme fatale whose only loyalty is to her desire, befriends a young boy whose late father hid away a fortune. A killer is on the boy's trail and it's ...

#5
Museum

Museum

2016★ 6.7

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

In Tokyo, Japan, several grotesque murders take place on rainy days. Detective Sawamura, who is in charge of the case, soon discovers that his own family is connected to the crimes...

#6
Angel Guts: Red Classroom

Angel Guts: Red Classroom

1979★ 6.4

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

When Muraki, a porn magazine editor, watches a blue film depicting a gang rape in a school, he becomes obsessed with the lead actress. Quite by chance, whilst looking to reserve a ...

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