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10 Best Movies Like Daybreak

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

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#1
Port of Shadows

Port of Shadows

1938★ 7.4

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

Down a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean, an army deserter looking for another chance to make good on life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him...

#2
Le Trou

Le Trou

1960★ 8.2

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

Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan wi...

#3
The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1923★ 6.5

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

In 15th century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her....

#4
He Walked by Night

He Walked by Night

1949★ 6.7

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

Roy Martin aka Roy Morgan is a burglar and former war-time Radio & Electronics Engineer who listens in to radio police calls, allowing him to stay one step ahead of the cops....

#5
Lady Killer

Lady Killer

1937★ 6.8

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

Lucien Bourrache, a good looking non-commissioned officer at the Spahis, is used to charm many women. He met Madeleine Courtois at Cannes. She is beautiful and lives in luxury. He ...

#6
Ice Cold in Alex

Ice Cold in Alex

1958★ 7.3

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

A group of army personnel and nurses attempt a dangerous and arduous trek across the deserts of North Africa during the second world war. The leader of the team dreams of his ice c...