Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The West

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

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#1
The Kick of Sirocco

The Kick of Sirocco

1979★ 6.0

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

A shady Parisian tries to take advantage of a family of French-descended Algerians forced to move to France....

#2
Secret Name

Secret Name

2021★ 6.0

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

Nelie escaped a miserable existence by becoming a frontline nurse in 1914. One day, she takes the identity of Rose, a young woman from a good family, who dies in front of her. She ...

#3
The Passengers of the Night

The Passengers of the Night

2022★ 6.9

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

On election night in 1981, celebrations spill out onto the street and there is an air of hope and change throughout Paris. But for Elisabeth, her marriage is coming to an end and s...

#4
For My Country

For My Country

2023★ 6.1

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

Aissa, a young officer of Algerian origin, tragically loses his life during a fresher initiation ritual at the prestigious French military academy of Saint-Cyr. As the death tears ...

#5
Lady Driver

Lady Driver

2020★ 6.4

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

When a rebellious teen embarks on a solo summer journey to connect with her roots, she finds herself in a new world, geared up for the ride of her life, and discovers she had the d...

#6
Thank You, Life

Thank You, Life

1991★ 6.2

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

Camille, a naïve schoolgirl, meets an intriguing influence in Joelle, a slightly older and much more experienced spirit. Camille follows her new friend through the discovery of sex...

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