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10 Best Movies Like The Wake

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

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#1
The Secret Six

The Secret Six

1931★ 5.5

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

Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Fran...

#2
East of Main Street: Asians Aloud

East of Main Street: Asians Aloud

2010★ 6.0

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

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, HBO presents a collection of perspectives from a diverse group of Asian Americans....

#3
Angelique and the Sultan

Angelique and the Sultan

1968★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wake for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

Angélique is in a North African Muslim kingdom where she is now part of the Sultan's harem. She refuses to be bedded as her captors try to beat sense into her. She finally decides ...

#4
Man

Man

2022★ 6.9

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

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

#5
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?

Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?

2005★ 5.3

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

Dr Samir is an absolute charmer when it comes to women, but he poses as a married man to keep them at bay. Love becomes a three-ring-circus for him after he ends up tangled in his ...

#6
Busty Girlfriend

Busty Girlfriend

2019★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wake for fans of Romance. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

Mincheol and Suhee go to greet Minchul father (grandmother) before marriage. Dae - sik welcomes her daughter - in - law, Su - hee. But before marriage, Minchol and Suhee are separa...