Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Refugee

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

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#1
12

12

2009★ 5.6

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

After blowing his professional ballet career, John's only way to redeem himself is to concoct the demise of his former partner, Leah, who he blames for his downfall; he rehearses h...

#2
Flow

Flow

2019★ 8.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Refugee for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A turbulent day in a life, painted by air....

#3
12

12

2020★ 5.5

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

An old Finnish athlete travels alone through eastern Europe with his van....

#4
Auris - Die Frequenz des Todes

Auris - Die Frequenz des Todes

2022★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Refugee for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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#5
Worst to First

Worst to First

2022★ 6.0

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

WORST TO FIRST is a feature-length documentary that portrays the against-all-odds inspirational story of the launch of the iconic and most successful radio station in history, New ...

#6
Man

Man

2022★ 6.9

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

An experimental film through the eyes of a man...