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10 Best Movies Like The German Lesson

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

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#1
Western

Western

2017★ 6.6

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

A group of German construction workers set out for a foreign construction site in the Bulgarian province. The strange country awakens adventure feelings among the men. At the same ...

#2
Paula

Paula

2016★ 6.3

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

Painting is an unacceptable vocation for a woman in provincial Germany in the year 1900, but budding artist Paula Becker is determined to make her own rules....

#3
As We Were Dreaming

As We Were Dreaming

2015★ 6.0

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

Andreas Dresen's adaptation of Clemens Meyer's novel about a group of East German friends right after the fall of the Wall....

#4
Come Sunday

Come Sunday

2018★ 5.8

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

Evangelist Carlton Pearson is ostracized by his church for preaching that there is no Hell....

#5
A Question of Faith

A Question of Faith

2017★ 7.3

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

When Tragedy Strikes three Families, their Destiny forces them on a coverging path and mercy as the challenges of their fate could also resurrect their beliefs...

#6
What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

2013★ 7.1

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

In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle....

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