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10 Best Movies Like El Norte

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

#1
David Byrne's American Utopia

David Byrne's American Utopia

2020★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to El Norte for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A filmed version of David Byrne's Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community....

#2
The Vanishing

The Vanishing

1993★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to El Norte for fans of Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

The boyfriend of an abducted woman never gives up the search as the abductor looks on....

#3
Drugstore Cowboy

Drugstore Cowboy

1989★ 7.1

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

Portland, Oregon, 1971. Bob Hughes is the charismatic leader of a peculiar quartet, formed by his wife, Dianne, and another couple, Rick and Nadine, who skillfully steal from drugs...

#4
Jean de Florette

Jean de Florette

1986★ 7.7

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

In a rural French village, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant property. They need its spring water for growing their flowers...

#5
Peel

Peel

2019★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to El Norte for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After his father takes his two brothers and high tails it, Peel is forced to grow up in a state of arrested development. Once his mother dies, he must forge his own path and attemp...

#6
Bajirao Mastani

Bajirao Mastani

2015★ 7.3

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

Peshwa Bajirao married to Kashibai, falls in love with Mastani, a warrior princess in distress. They struggle to make their love triumph amid opposition from his conservative famil...