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10 Best Movies Like When the Day Had No Name

If you loved When the Day Had No Name, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
My Happy Family

My Happy Family

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When the Day Had No Name for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In a patriarchal society, an ordinary Georgian family lives with three generations under one roof. All are shocked when 52-year-old Manana decides to move out from her parents’ hom...

#2
Will & Harper

Will & Harper

2024★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When the Day Had No Name for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and reintroduce Harper to the country as her true self....

#3
Secrets of Palace coup d'etat. Russia, 18th century. Film №5. Second Bride Emperor

Secrets of Palace coup d'etat. Russia, 18th century. Film №5. Second Bride Emperor

2003★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When the Day Had No Name for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As a result of a successful conspiracy against Menshikov, Peter II is prematurely recognized as an adult and is in a hurry to be crowned in Moscow. The Dolgoruky brothers gather fo...

#4
Jean Painlevé Through His Films

Jean Painlevé Through His Films

1989★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When the Day Had No Name for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This documentary about the life and work of filmmaker Jean Painlevé was originally presented in eight parts on French television. It was edited to remove duplicated material from i...

#5
The Last Repair Shop

The Last Repair Shop

2024★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When the Day Had No Name for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in Ame...

#6
My Friends Act III

My Friends Act III

1985★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to When the Day Had No Name for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

This time the "amici" (friends) are just four: Necchi, Meandri, Mascetti and Sassaroli. Nevertheless they are older they still love to spend their time mainly organizing irresistib...