Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like How to Die

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

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#1
Racing with the Moon

Racing with the Moon

1984★ 6.3

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

In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-to...

#2
On the Edge

On the Edge

2001★ 6.6

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

A suicidal young man is committed to a Dublin psychiatric hospital where he meets new friends who greatly influence his life....

#3
Maria's Lovers

Maria's Lovers

1984★ 6.0

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

A World War II prisoner returns home to his childhood sweetheart. However, back home, he discovers that he has to compete to win her love....

#4
Ashes in the Snow

Ashes in the Snow

2018★ 6.4

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

The coming-of-age tale of 16-year-old Lina Vilkas who is deported to Siberia amid Stalin's reign of terror in the Baltic region during WWII. An aspiring artist, she secretly docume...

#5
The Yellow Handkerchief

The Yellow Handkerchief

2009★ 6.3

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

A road trip through Louisiana transforms three strangers who were originally brought together by their respective feelings of loneliness....

#6
Julia

Julia

1977★ 6.5

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

At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany....

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