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10 Best Movies Like Last Days in the Desert

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

#1
Urban Hymn

Urban Hymn

2015★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Last Days in the Desert for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Set against the backdrop of the 2011 UK summer riots, Jamie, a young female offender who possesses a remarkable voice, meets a determined social worker who inspires her to use it....

#2
The Young Messiah

The Young Messiah

2016★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Last Days in the Desert for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Tells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows i...

#3
Killing Jesus

Killing Jesus

2015★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Last Days in the Desert for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Jesus of Nazareth’s life and ministry were subject to seismic social and political events that led to his execution and changed the world forever....

#4
The Long Riders

The Long Riders

1980★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Last Days in the Desert for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids becaus...

#5
Redbad

Redbad

2018★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Last Days in the Desert for fans of Adventure & Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In the year of 754 AD, during a time of epic battles and bloodshed, the legend of the pagan warrior king, Rebad, is born, but so is a new weapon against his people: Christianity. R...

#6
Christine

Christine

2016★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Last Days in the Desert for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 1974, television reporter Christine Chubbuck struggles with depression and professional frustrations as she tries to advance her career....