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10 Best Movies Like Empathy

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

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#1
In the Name of the Animals

In the Name of the Animals

2016★ 10.0

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

The film explores the ambivalent relationship of people and their fellow creatures: animals....

#2
Gasping for Air

Gasping for Air

2016★ 6.7

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

When his sister disappears after leaving their home in hopes of singing stardom, Luis tracks her down and discovers the grim reality of her whereabouts....

#3
Naai Sekar Returns

Naai Sekar Returns

2022★ 7.1

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

Naai Sekar, who decides to make money by kidnapping dogs, learns about his pet dog which was taken away from their family during his childhood. Can he rescue his dog, which is cons...

#4
RETURN

RETURN

2024★ 7.1

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

‘RETURN’ follows Torstein Horgmo, Mikey Ciccarelli, Mons Røisland, Brandon Cocard, Brandon Davis, and Raibu Katayama as they push the boundaries of what can be accomplished snowboa...

#5
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Christmas with The Chipmunks

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Christmas with The Chipmunks

2012★ 8.7

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

Collection of the 4 classic holiday episodes, all digitally restored: 1) "A Chipmunk Christmas" (TV Short released in 1981); 2-3) "It's a Wonderful Life, Dave" (Season 6 | Episod...

#6
Divers at Work on the Wreck of the "Maine"

Divers at Work on the Wreck of the "Maine"

1898★ 5.7

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

Divers go to work on a wrecked ship (the battleship Maine that was blown up in Havana harbour during the Spanish-American War), surrounded by curiously disproportionate fish....