Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Silence

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

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#1
Luther

Luther

2003★ 6.5

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

During the early 16th century, idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted by the materialism in the church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the Protestant Reformation....

#2
The Baby of Mâcon

The Baby of Mâcon

1993★ 6.9

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

In 17th-century Tuscany, a church play is performed for the benefit of young aristocrat Cosimo. In the play, a grotesque old woman gives birth to a beautiful baby boy. The child's ...

#3
Outlaws - For Greater Glory

Outlaws - For Greater Glory

2012★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Silence for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country....

#4
Son of God

Son of God

2014★ 6.9

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

In the Holy Land, the Roman occupation has produced a cauldron of oppression, anxiety and excessive taxes levied upon the Jewish people. Fearing the wrath of Roman governor Pontius...

#5
The Name of the Rose

The Name of the Rose

1986★ 7.5

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

14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To sol...

#6
The Last Temptation of Christ

The Last Temptation of Christ

1988★ 7.2

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

Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas -- despite his protestations th...

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