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10 Best Movies Like Desert Runners

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

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#1
But, I Remember Seeing Sorcerers Fly Away

But, I Remember Seeing Sorcerers Fly Away

2013★ 6.0

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

Two women searching for spiritual healing in the world of Venezuelan warlocks, shamans and soothsayers. Lots of black magic and even black humour...

#2
Town Of Runners

Town Of Runners

2012★ 6.9

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

Documentary about athletic hopefuls from the Ethiopian village of Bekoji...

#3
The Shape of Water

The Shape of Water

2017★ 7.2

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

An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive t...

#4
Return of the Living Dead Part II

Return of the Living Dead Part II

1988★ 6.4

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

A group of kids discover one of the drums containing a rotting corpse and release the 2-4-5 Trioxin gas into the air, causing the dead to once again rise from the grave and seek ou...

#5
I could have been offended!

I could have been offended!

2001★ 6.7

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

Live stage recording of the stand-up comedy show, with sketches and videos of old skits from 'Mai dire Gol'....

#6
The Return of Frank James

The Return of Frank James

1940★ 6.3

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

Farmer Frank and his ward hunt brother Jesse's killers, the back-shooting Fords....