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10 Best Movies Like Iranian Orphanage

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

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#1
Deportees

Deportees

2007★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Iranian Orphanage for fans of Action & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The movie is the story of a gang of men who decide to participate in Iran-Iraq war, also known as First Gulf War, which lasted from September 1980 to August 1988. the main characte...

#2
The Glass Agency

The Glass Agency

1998★ 6.7

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

An armed veteran of the Iran-Iraq War takes hostages at a travel agency after failing to raise enough money for his injured comrade to travel abroad for medical treatment....

#3
Divarkesh

Divarkesh

2021★ 10.0

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

Mohsen Aghaei's documentary "Divarkesh" deals with the connection between sex and politics in Iran and the world. A phenomenon known as pornocracy. For years, sexual issues have be...

#4
Fantozzi to the Rescue

Fantozzi to the Rescue

1990★ 6.1

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

Fantozzi is now retired but continues to go to the office where it is held up as a fine example of employees intending to do career....

#5
The Symphony of Haruhi Suzumiya

The Symphony of Haruhi Suzumiya

2009★ 8.8

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

The Symphony of Haruhi Suzumiya or The String Performance of Haruhi Suzumiya (涼宮ハルヒの弦奏 Suzumiya Haruhi no Gensou), was an event featuring several songs and background music used in...

#6
Hurricane Touchdown

Hurricane Touchdown

2000★ 6.9

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

After the older DigiDestined are abducted by the mysterious Kokomon, the next generation of kids team up with American DigiDestined Willis to rescue them - only to discover that th...