Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Awakening

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

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#1
Dear Comrades!

Dear Comrades!

2020★ 7.1

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

When the communist government raises food prices in 1962, the rebellious workers from the small industrial town of Novocherkassk go on strike. The massacre which then ensues is see...

#2
Outlaws - For Greater Glory

Outlaws - For Greater Glory

2012★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Awakening for fans of History. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country....

#3
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 Awakening for fans of History. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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

#4
Oranges and Sunshine

Oranges and Sunshine

2010★ 6.9

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

The story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham, who uncovers one of the most significant social scandals in recent times – the forced migration of children from t...

#5
Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot

Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot

1958★ 7.3

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

This is the second part of a projected three-part epic biopic of Russian Czar Ivan Grozny, undertaken by Soviet film-maker Sergei Eisenstein at the behest of Josef Stalin. Product...

#6
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Awakening 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....

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