Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Not a Word

If you loved Not a Word, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Gunpowder

Gunpowder

1985★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Not a Word for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At the end of September 1941, Soviet artillery troops in besieged Leningrad realize that pretty soon they will fire their last shot, and after that the defense of the city will be ...

#2
Strange Object

Strange Object

2020★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Not a Word for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An archival investigation into the imperial image-making of the RAF ‘Z Unit’, which determined the destruction of human, animal and cultural life across Somaliland, as well as Afri...

#3
Box

Box

2022★ 4.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Not a Word for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A doomsday pepper is surprised to find a mysterious box appear in his living room with no trace as to how it could've gotten there....

#4
Hello

Hello

2013★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Not a Word for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

I wouldn't answer if I were you' Hello is the story of a young lady who falls prey to an evil killer.. alone in her apartment, eagerly awaiting the return of her boyfriend, the pho...

#5
They Were Witches

They Were Witches

2025★ 4.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Not a Word for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Mia, an expert speaker in witchcraft, takes a trip to see a therapist. On the way she meets a group of young people who will begin to die one by one to bring an evil spirit back fr...

#6
Devilman - Volume 3: Devilman Apocalypse

Devilman - Volume 3: Devilman Apocalypse

2000★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Not a Word for fans of Animation. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Fear runs rampant throughout Tokyo with the revelation that demons in fact exist amongst us. Paranoia and the darker side of humanity boils onto the streets as people turn on one a...