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10 Best Movies Like A Day in October

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

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#1
The Shadow in My Eye

The Shadow in My Eye

2021★ 7.8

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

On March 21st, 1945, the British Royal Air Force set out on a mission to bomb Gestapo's headquarters in Copenhagen. The raid had fatal consequences as some of the bombers accidenta...

#2
Into the Darkness

Into the Darkness

2020★ 6.1

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

Karlskov is a self made, successful owner of a large electronics factory, has a wife and five children. They live the good, privileged upper-class life on Strandvejen north of Cope...

#3
Stockholm Bloodbath

Stockholm Bloodbath

2024★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Day in October for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In 1520, the notorious and power-hungry Danish King Christian II is determined to seize the Swedish crown from Sten Sture, no matter what it takes. Meanwhile, sisters Freja and Ann...

#4
Bastard Out of Carolina

Bastard Out of Carolina

1996★ 7.2

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

A poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer a...

#5
The Commune

The Commune

2016★ 6.4

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

A funny and moving story of family and free love set in a freewheeling 1970s commune. When Anna and Erik inherit a huge house, they gather a motley crew of cohabitants to reinvigor...

#6
Summerland

Summerland

2020★ 7.5

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

A woman during the Second World War opens her heart to an evacuee after initially resolving to be rid of him....

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