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10 Best Movies Like Afternoon

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

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#1
The Last One of the Six

The Last One of the Six

1941★ 6.0

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

Paris, France. Commissaire Wens is put in charge of the investigation into the murder of one of six friends who, in the past, made a very profitable promise....

#2
When the Stars Shine Hope Reading

When the Stars Shine Hope Reading

2024★ 5.0

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

Through the real stories of teachers and students in remote rural areas, we can see the profound influence of teachers on students....

#3
Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda

Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda

2014★ 8.5

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

In the middle of a broadcast about Typhoon Yolanda's initial impact, reporter Jiggy Manicad was faced with the reality that he no longer had communication with his station. They we...

#4
Jerry, Jerry, Quite Contrary

Jerry, Jerry, Quite Contrary

1966★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afternoon for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Jerry keeps sleepwalking and doing things unknowingly to Tom. He becomes aware of this and tries to stay awake....

#5
Nullarbor

Nullarbor

2011★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Afternoon for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An animated road-movie set across the vast and barren landscape of Australia's Nullarbor Plain....

#6
Six: Inside

Six: Inside

2009★ 8.5

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

Delves deep into the anxiety, thrill and uncertainty of six aspiring animation artists as they are plunged into the twelve-week trial-by-fire that is the NFB's Hothouse for animati...