Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The World

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

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#1
Caught by the Tides

Caught by the Tides

2025★ 6.8

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

Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him....

#2
One Second

One Second

2020★ 7.3

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

A movie fan escapes from a labour camp during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and strikes up a relationship with a homeless female vagabond....

#3
Upstream

Upstream

2024★ 6.8

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

A moment of impulsiveness turns Gao Zhilei into a "stay-at-home" individual, but he never expected his life to take a turn in the opposite direction. A series of changes compel him...

#4
Black Dog

Black Dog

2024★ 7.2

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

On the edge of the Gobi desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of str...

#5
Hungry Hearts

Hungry Hearts

2015★ 6.6

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

The relationship of a couple who meet by chance in New York City is put to the test when they encounter a life or death circumstance....

#6
Step Up: Year of the Dance

Step Up: Year of the Dance

2019★ 6.1

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

Two young people from different social classes put aside their differences and come together to form a dance group and win a championship in China....

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