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10 Best Movies Like 21 Brothers

If you loved 21 Brothers, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Bandit Queen

Bandit Queen

1994★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 21 Brothers for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Born a lower-caste girl in rural India's patriarchal society, "married" at 11, repeatedly raped and brutalized, Phoolan Devi finds freedom only as an avenging warrior, the eponymou...

#2
Accattone

Accattone

1961★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 21 Brothers for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A pimp with no other means to provide for himself finds his life spiralling out of control when his prostitute is sent to prison....

#3
Cries and Whispers

Cries and Whispers

1972★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 21 Brothers for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As Agnes slowly dies of cancer, her sisters are so immersed in their own psychic pains that they are unable to offer her the support she needs....

#4
Ordet

Ordet

1955★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 21 Brothers for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The three sons of devout Danish farmer Morten have widely disparate religious beliefs. Youngest son Anders shares his father's religion, but eldest son Mikkel has lost his faith, w...

#5
The Insider

The Insider

1999★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 21 Brothers for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco....

#6
The Gospel According to St. Matthew

The Gospel According to St. Matthew

1965★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 21 Brothers for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers t...