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10 Best Movies Like A Bend in the River

If you loved A Bend in the River, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Re-Births

Re-Births

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Bend in the River for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary film depicting five intimate portraits of migrants who fled their country of origin to seek refuge in France and find a space of freedom where they can fully experien...

#2
Liberation: Direction of the Main Blow

Liberation: Direction of the Main Blow

1970★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Bend in the River for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

This five part epic war drama gives a dramatized detailed account of Soviet Union's war against Nazi Germany during world war two. Each of the five parts represents a separate majo...

#3
Re-Existences

Re-Existences

2020★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Bend in the River for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

“Re-Existence” is a documentary about migration stories of individuals from the Brazilian queer community....

#4
Re-Cycling

Re-Cycling

2014★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Bend in the River for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This direct-to-draw animated film on 35 mm film features the imagery of 10 European directors in a collective project. Each produced 1 minute of animation on film, drawing directly...

#5
Family Affairs

Family Affairs

2022★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Bend in the River for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Berger and Böttcher families come to Dorothea's finca on Lanzarote for a weekend trip. The mood is tense and escalates as various mysteries are revealed....

#6
The Big Clock

The Big Clock

1948★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Bend in the River for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

George Stroud, a crime magazine's crusading editor, has to postpone a vacation with his wife - again - when a glamorous blonde is murdered and he is assigned by his publishing boss...