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10 Best Movies Like Recruits

If you loved Recruits, 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 Recruits 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
12

12

2017★ 5.9

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

Anton and Erika started out as friends for five years and got into a romantic relationship for seven years. Anton is a commercial director while Erika is a former band member and b...

#3
Re/cycle

Re/cycle

2019★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Recruits for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

With input from actor and writer Jan Hlobil, director and cinematographer Rene Smaal presents a film in the true surrealist tradition, in the sense that only 'found' elements were ...

#4
Main Krishna Hoon

Main Krishna Hoon

2013★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Recruits for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In answer to an orphan boy's prayers, the divine Lord Krishna comes to Earth, befriends the boy, and helps him find a loving family....

#5
Les Enfoirés 2024 - On a 35 ans !

Les Enfoirés 2024 - On a 35 ans !

2024★ 6.9

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

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#6
Flow

Flow

2012★ 9.3

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

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