Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Taking Shelter

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

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#1
Death Angel - Sonic German Beatdown - Live in Germany

Death Angel - Sonic German Beatdown - Live in Germany

2009★ 6.2

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

Five years after the acclaimed comeback album "The Art Of Dying", and the following album “Killing Season”, the legendary and one of the most influential bands of the Bay Area Thra...

#2
Battle for Saipan

Battle for Saipan

2022★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Taking Shelter for fans of War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

On July 7, 1944, a U.S. Army hospital on the remote island of Saipan is overrun by Japanese forces during a relentless attack. Outgunned and surrounded by the enemy, a lone medic p...

#3
Por Thozhil

Por Thozhil

2023★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Taking Shelter for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Loganathan, a senior cop is asked to mentor Prakash, an academically bright but faint-hearted rookie and this unlikely duo team up to investigate a series of murder cases, and real...

#4
The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

2006★ 6.5

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

Two ice skaters develop a love-hate relationship while dreaming of Olympic glory....

#5
Film

Film

1967★ 6.8

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

Before the three feature films, Mario Schifano directs the camera towards the people around him to create real film diaries. His friends, his time partner and the artists he freque...

#6
Return to Innocence

Return to Innocence

2001★ 6.8

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

A searing legal drama that centers on a highly credentialed child psychologist whose life is shattered when he's accused of sexually assaulting a young boy he's been treating....