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10 Best Movies Like A Man Was Born

If you loved A Man Was Born, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Women

Women

1965★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Man Was Born for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A melodrama set in the post-war years about three lonely women working at a furniture factory. A story of their hard life, love, simple joys and sorrows. The song “Waltz of Parting...

#2
Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony

Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony

2021★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Man Was Born for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

30 years ago, on June 23rd, 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog was released on the SEGA Genesis, beginning a new era of gaming. Since then, Sonic has been running through countless zones, b...

#3
John

John

2020★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Man Was Born for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

John tells the story of a young male, a psychiatric hospital patient who witnesses the death of another Black male patient at the hands of white staff. Blurring the boundaries betw...

#4
Sonic Soldier Borgman: Madnight☆Gigs!

Sonic Soldier Borgman: Madnight☆Gigs!

1989★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Man Was Born for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A music clip OVA using full versions of songs that were from the anime....

#5
How I Unleashed World War II, Part III: Among Friends

How I Unleashed World War II, Part III: Among Friends

1970★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Man Was Born for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Disguised as an Italian medic, Dolas finds himself on a ship evacuating wounded Axis soldiers to Italy. He leaves the ship disguised as a Nazi soldier, but is found out, declared a...

#6
The Latin Explosion: A New America

The Latin Explosion: A New America

2015★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Man Was Born for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

With more than 50 million Latinos now living in the United States, Latinos are taking their seat at the table as the new American power brokers in the world of entertainment, busin...