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10 Best Movies Like Dr. Akagi

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

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#1
Tokyo Story

Tokyo Story

1953★ 8.2

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

The elderly Shukishi and his wife, Tomi, take the long journey from their small seaside village to visit their adult children in Tokyo. Their elder son, Koichi, a doctor, and their...

#2
Elegy of Life: Rostropovich, Vishnevskaya

Elegy of Life: Rostropovich, Vishnevskaya

2006★ 6.9

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

A documentary about the famous musician Mstislav Rostropovich and his wife, Galina Vishnevskaya....

#3
Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction

1994★ 8.5

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

A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in ...

#4
12 Angry Men

12 Angry Men

1957★ 8.6

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

The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begi...

#5
The Godfather Part III

The Godfather Part III

1990★ 7.4

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

In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don, Michael Corleone seeks forgiveness for his sins while taking a young protege...

#6
The Wolf of Wall Street

The Wolf of Wall Street

2013★ 8.0

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

A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infiltration. Based on Jordan Belf...