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10 Best Movies Like Der Kardinal

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

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#1
El Chicano

El Chicano

2019★ 6.6

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

A pair of twin brothers from East L.A. choose to live their lives differently and end up on opposite sides of the law....

#2
The Keys of the Kingdom

The Keys of the Kingdom

1944★ 7.0

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

A young priest, Father Chisholm is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish among the non-Christian Chinese. While his boyhood friend, also a priest, flourishes in his calling ...

#3
Farming

Farming

2018★ 6.2

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

Based on the writer/director's childhood, FARMING tells the story of a young Nigerian boy, 'farmed out' by his parents to a white British family in the hope of a better future. Ins...

#4
Hungry Hearts

Hungry Hearts

2015★ 6.5

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

The relationship of a couple who meet by chance in New York City is put to the test when they encounter a life or death circumstance....

#5
The German Lesson

The German Lesson

2019★ 6.5

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

In a small North German village a drama played out during and shortly after the Second World War about duty versus individual conscience and morality....

#6
Yes, God, Yes

Yes, God, Yes

2020★ 6.3

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

Alice, a young innocent Catholic girl, is tempted into masturbating after an AOL chat suddenly turns sexual, however is conflicted as the act would be considered a sin....

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