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10 Best Movies Like We Are Not Dreaming

If you loved We Are Not Dreaming, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
MirrorMask

MirrorMask

2005★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Are Not Dreaming for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a 15-year old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home....

#2
The Book of Daniel

The Book of Daniel

2013★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Are Not Dreaming for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Taken into slavery after the fall of Jerusalem in 605 B.C., Daniel is forced to serve the most powerful king in the world, King Nebuchadnezzar. Faced with imminent death, Daniel pr...

#3
Eleanor the Great

Eleanor the Great

2025★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Are Not Dreaming for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades....

#4
Won't Back Down

Won't Back Down

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Are Not Dreaming for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Jamie Fitzpatrick and Nona Alberts are two women from opposites sides of the social and economic track, but they have one thing in common: a mission to fix their community's broken...

#5
The Bridge

The Bridge

2015★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Are Not Dreaming for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The sweeping tale of Molly Callens and Ryan Kelly, two young students who share a profound friendship their first semester in college, a time that becomes the defining moment of th...

#6
Northfork

Northfork

2003★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to We Are Not Dreaming for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The year is 1955, and a great flood is coming to Northfork, Montana. A new hydroelectric dam is about to be installed in the mountains above the town, ready to submerge the valley ...

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