Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Protest

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

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#1
The Stoning of Soraya M.

The Stoning of Soraya M.

2009★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Protest for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 1986 Iran, Sahebjam, whose car breaks down in a remote village, enters into a conversation with Zahra, who relays to him the story about her niece, Soraya, whose arranged marria...

#2
Fireworks Wednesday

Fireworks Wednesday

2006★ 7.4

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

Rouhi, a young bride-to-be, is hired as a maid for an affluent family in Tehran. Upon arriving, she is suddenly thrust into an explosive domestic conflict. The wife is convinced he...

#3
Not Without My Daughter

Not Without My Daughter

1991★ 6.7

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

An American woman, trapped in Islamic Iran by her brutish husband, must find a way to escape with her daughter as well....

#4
Above the Rim

Above the Rim

1994★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Protest for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now empl...

#5
The Lizard

The Lizard

2004★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Protest for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The satirical commentary on clergymen in post-revolutionary Iran. While in prison, petty criminal Reza (Parviz Parastui) comes across a clergyman, sparking a plan for escape. Reza ...

#6
Tatami

Tatami

2024★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Protest for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Iranian female judokas Leila and her coach Maryam, travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the Judo World Championshi...

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