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10 Best Movies Like August 1975

If you loved August 1975, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Scarlet and the Black

The Scarlet and the Black

1983★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to August 1975 for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Fr. Hugh O'Flaherty is a Vatican official in 1943-45 who has been hiding downed pilots, escaped prisoners of war, and Italian resistance families. His activities become so large th...

#2
In Cold Blood

In Cold Blood

1967★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to August 1975 for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After a botched robbery results in the brutal murder of a rural family, two drifters elude police, in the end coming to terms with their own mortality and the repercussions of thei...

#3
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to August 1975 for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England....

#4
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

2019★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to August 1975 for fans of History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers....

#5
The Secrets We Keep

The Secrets We Keep

2020★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to August 1975 for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In post-World War II America, a woman, rebuilding her life in the suburbs with her husband, kidnaps her neighbor and seeks vengeance for the heinous war crimes she believes he comm...

#6
Carlos

Carlos

2010★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to August 1975 for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of Venezuelan revolutionary, Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, who founded a worldwide terrorist organization and raided the OPEC headquarters in 1975 before being caught by the Fre...

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