Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The First

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

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#1
The Legion

The Legion

2020★ 6.0

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

Noreno, a half-Roman, is entrusted with the mission of crossing the snowy mountains of Armenia, swarming with Parthian patrols, to seek help for his slowly dying men....

#2
The Conquest of Siberia

The Conquest of Siberia

2019★ 6.3

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

Ivan Demarin, a young officer of Peter the First’s new guards, follows the Tsar’s order and goes to the frontier town of Tobolsk, deep in the Siberian forest. There Ivan falls in l...

#3
Black Gold

Black Gold

2011★ 6.5

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

On the Arabian Peninsula in the 1930s, two warring leaders come face to face. The victorious Nesib, Emir of Hobeika, lays down his peace terms to rival Amar, Sultan of Salmaah. The...

#4
The Last Warrior

The Last Warrior

2018★ 5.8

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

A new era is about to begin in Eastern Europe. Scythians, the proud warriors, are all but gone and most of the few remaining descendants have become ruthless mercenary assassins. L...

#5
End of the Spear

End of the Spear

2005★ 6.3

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

"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to de...

#6
Outlaws - For Greater Glory

Outlaws - For Greater Glory

2012★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The First 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....

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