Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Shift

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

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#1
Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge

Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge

2016★ 7.2

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

Derren Brown investigates the power of social compliance by persuading an unwitting member of the public into believing that they have pushed someone to their death....

#2
Play Dirty

Play Dirty

1969★ 6.3

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

During World War II in North Africa, a group of British commandos disguised as Italian soldiers must travel behind enemy lines and destroy a vital Nazi oil depot....

#3
First Snow

First Snow

2006★ 6.1

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

A psychic's ominous reading sends a man into a tailspin....

#4
Little Buddha

Little Buddha

1993★ 6.3

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

After the death of Lama Dorje, Tibetan Buddhist monks find three children — one American and two Nepalese — who may be the rebirth of their great teacher....

#5
Reality

Reality

2023★ 6.4

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

Augusta, Georgia, United States, June 3, 2017. After running some errands, Reality Winner returns home, where she is approached by two men....

#6
Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee

Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee

2016★ 6.7

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

The strange story of John McAfee, who went from millionaire software mogul to yogi, Kurtz-like jungle recluse to potential murderer, and most recently a prospective presidential ca...

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