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10 Best Movies Like Jōen no Uzu

If you loved Jōen no Uzu, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Most Hated Woman in America

The Most Hated Woman in America

2017★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Jōen no Uzu for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise....

#2
Breathe

Breathe

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Jōen no Uzu for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed....

#3
Rookie of the Year

Rookie of the Year

1993★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Jōen no Uzu for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

12-year-old Henry Rowengartner, whose late father was a minor league baseball player, grew up dreaming of playing baseball, despite his physical shortcomings. After Henry's arm is ...

#4
Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets

Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets

1971★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Jōen no Uzu for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An experimental, psychedelic odyssey through Japanese subculture experienced via the eyes of a disillusioned young man, who must contend with intense familial dysfunction, psychose...

#5
Cold Souls

Cold Souls

2009★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Jōen no Uzu for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Paul is agonising over his interpretation of 'Uncle Vanya' and, paralysed by anxiety, stumbles upon a solution via a New Yorker article about a high-tech company promising to allev...

#6
Goltzius & the Pelican Company

Goltzius & the Pelican Company

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Jōen no Uzu for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Goltzius and the Pelican Company tells the story of Hendrik Goltzius, a late 16th century Dutch printer and engraver of erotic prints. A contemporary of Rembrandt and, indeed, more...

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