Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Father

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

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#1
Atomic Falafel

Atomic Falafel

2015★ 6.2

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

Two girls from nuclear towns in Israel and Iran spill their countries most valuable secrets on Facebook while trying to prevent a nuclear crisis....

#2
The Color of Paradise

The Color of Paradise

1999★ 7.6

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

Mohammad joyfully returns to his tiny village on summer vacation from the Institute for the Blind, unaware of his widowed father's intentions to disown him in order to win the hand...

#3
Scandals of Clochemerle

Scandals of Clochemerle

1948★ 5.4

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

A little town erupts in turmoil about the construction of a public urinal. The army is sent in to restore order, but the military add to the confusion by getting involved with the ...

#4
The Seed of the Sacred Fig

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

2024★ 7.6

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

Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain ...

#5
The Wasp

The Wasp

2024★ 6.3

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

Heather bumps into Carla, having not spoken to her in years, and presents her with a very unexpected proposition that could change both of their lives forever....

#6
Shamshera

Shamshera

2022★ 5.6

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

Set in the 1800s, the film is about a "dacoit" tribe who take charge in fight for their rights and independence against the British....