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10 Best Movies Like Ryan's Daughter

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

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#1
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ryan's Daughter for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England....

#2
Fanny Lye Deliver'd

Fanny Lye Deliver'd

2019★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ryan's Daughter for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

On an isolated English farm in 1657, Fanny lives a quiet life with her oppressive husband John and their young son. One day their life is rocked with the arrival of young couple Th...

#3
The Wind That Shakes the Barley

The Wind That Shakes the Barley

2006★ 7.3

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

In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and...

#4
Kill the Irishman

Kill the Irishman

2011★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ryan's Daughter for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Over the summer of 1976, thirty-six bombs detonate in the heart of Cleveland while a turf war raged between Irish mobster Danny Greene and the Italian mafia. Based on a true story,...

#5
Gangs of New York

Gangs of New York

2002★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ryan's Daughter for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a po...

#6
The General

The General

1998★ 6.7

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

The real-life story of Dublin folk hero and criminal Martin Cahill, who pulled off two daring robberies in Ireland with his team, but attracted unwanted attention from the police, ...

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