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10 Best Movies Like Never Look at the Sun

If you loved Never Look at the Sun, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Hounddog

Hounddog

2008★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Never Look at the Sun for fans of Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley....

#2
Anima

Anima

2019★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Never Look at the Sun for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead stars in a mind-bending visual piece. Best played loud....

#3
The Dreadful

The Dreadful

2026★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Never Look at the Sun for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

In medieval England, Anne and her domineering mother-in-law Morwen struggle to survive on the outskirts of society. But when a man from Anne's past returns from war, a curse begins...

#4
Mr. Turner

Mr. Turner

2014★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Never Look at the Sun for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner lives his last 25 years with gusto and secretly becomes involved with a seaside landlady, while his faithful housekeeper bears an unrequite...

#5
Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

2000★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Never Look at the Sun for fans of Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Graced with a velvet voice, 21-year-old Violet Sanford heads to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter only to find her aspirations sidelined by the accolades and no...

#6
Black Is King

Black Is King

2020★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Never Look at the Sun for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns....

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