Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Birthday

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

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#1
Blind

Blind

2011★ 7.3

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

A blind witness and a runaway help the police find the suspect in a hit and run until the culprit realizes that they are close on his trail. The killer tracks her down and Soo-ah r...

#2
The Culprit

The Culprit

2019★ 7.4

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

Someone brutally murders Young-hoon’s wife. A hair sample was found on his wife’s body and the detectives use it to trace it back to his friend Joon-sung and locks him up. Seemingl...

#3
Cruel State

Cruel State

2015★ 8.3

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

In April 2014, the entire nation of South Korea watched on television live as The Sewol capsized off the coast of Jindo. The tragedy left life-long wounds in the hearts of people w...

#4
The Brass Teapot

The Brass Teapot

2012★ 6.1

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

When a couple discovers that a brass teapot makes them money whenever they hurt themselves, they must come to terms with how far they are willing to go....

#5
Lola's Secret

Lola's Secret

1984★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Birthday for fans of Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Young man has his dreams come true when the sexy new maid seduces him. But she also has a secret that leads to trouble....

#6
Kids Return

Kids Return

1996★ 6.9

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

Shinji and Masaru spend most of their school days harassing fellow classmates and playing pranks. They drop out and Shinji becomes a small-time boxer, while Masaru joins up with a ...