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10 Best Movies Like The Shadow Play

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

#1
On Body and Soul

On Body and Soul

2017★ 7.2

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

Two introverted people find out by pure chance that they share the same dream every night. They are puzzled, incredulous, a bit frightened. As they hesitantly accept this strange c...

#2
The Bandit

The Bandit

1996★ 7.3

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

Baran the Bandit, released from prison after serving 35 years, searches for vengeance against his former best friend who betrayed him and stole his lover, teaming up with a young p...

#3
Tosun Pasha

Tosun Pasha

1976★ 8.0

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

Late 19th century in Alexandria. Two traditionally rival Turkish families, "Seferoglu"s and "Tellioglu"s are competing for the "Green Valley". The winner will be determined by Dave...

#4
Nicholas Nickleby

Nicholas Nickleby

2002★ 6.9

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

Nicholas Nickleby, a young boy in search of a better life, struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his coldheartedly grasping uncle....

#5
The Wrath of Becky

The Wrath of Becky

2023★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Shadow Play for fans of Action. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, 16-year-old Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman -- a kindred spirit named Elena. However, w...

#6
Just Don't Think I'll Scream

Just Don't Think I'll Scream

2019★ 6.8

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

January 2016. The love story that brought me to this village in Alsace where I live ended six months ago. At 45, I am now alone, without a car, a job or any real prospects, surroun...