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10 Best Movies Like Udta Punjab

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

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#1
Performance

Performance

1970★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Udta Punjab for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In underworld terms, Chas Devlin is a 'performer,' a gangster with a talent for violence and intimidation. Turner is a reclusive rock superstar. When Chas and Turner meet, their wo...

#2
The Salton Sea

The Salton Sea

2002★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Udta Punjab for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After the murder of his beloved wife, a man in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey, he befriends slacker Jimmy "The Finn", be...

#3
The Doors

The Doors

1991★ 7.1

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

The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison....

#4
Hustle & Flow

Hustle & Flow

2005★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Udta Punjab for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee....

#5
Rise of the Footsoldier

Rise of the Footsoldier

2007★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Udta Punjab for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Rise of the Footsoldier follows the inexorable rise of Carlton Leach from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of crimi...

#6
Bad Lieutenant

Bad Lieutenant

1992★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Udta Punjab for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness....

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