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10 Best Movies Like Once Were Warriors

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

#1
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

1999★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once Were Warriors for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Five years have passed and Jake has turned his back on his family. He's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar, unaware, as he downs his latest opponent, that his eldest s...

#2
If These Walls Could Talk

If These Walls Could Talk

1996★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once Were Warriors for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A powerful, intimate portrait of three women living in the same house during different eras who all face unplanned pregnancies. The vignettes follow a recently widowed nurse strugg...

#3
Once Were Warriors: Where Are They Now?

Once Were Warriors: Where Are They Now?

2014★ 7.1

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

It's been 20 years snce Once Were Warriors was made. Julian Arahanga aka 'Nig' takes us on a journey to meet the cast and see where they are now....

#4
Com’è umano lui!

Com’è umano lui!

2024★ 5.6

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

The film retraces the early years of Paolo Villaggio's career, from when he was an employee to the success of the Fantozzi film series....

#5
The Orator

The Orator

2011★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once Were Warriors for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The Orator (O Le Tulafale) is a contemporary drama about courage, forgiveness and love. Small in stature and humble, Saili lives a simple life with his beloved wife and daughter in...

#6
Arthur Janov's Primal Therapy

Arthur Janov's Primal Therapy

2018★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once Were Warriors for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An associative view of the days, nights and characters that enclosed the life of Arthur Janov, which defines in the conclusion "It's never too late to have a happy childhood". Art...