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10 Best Movies Like Dying of the Light

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

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#1
Pájaros volando

Pájaros volando

2010★ 5.3

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

José (Diego Capusotto) lives in Buenos Aires with his father, with whom he doesn't have a good relationship. He's a musician, but supports himself with the earnings from his taxi c...

#2
The Other Side of the Wind

The Other Side of the Wind

2018★ 6.7

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

Surrounded by fans and sceptics, grizzled director J.J. "Jake" Hannaford returns from years abroad in Europe to a changed Hollywood, where he attempts to make his innovative comeba...

#3
Monsieur Verdoux

Monsieur Verdoux

1947★ 7.7

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

The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off....

#4
Boneyard

Boneyard

2024★ 5.5

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

After Police Chief Carter discovers the remains of eleven women, FBI Special Agent Petrovick is recruited to profile the serial killer responsible for the infamous "boneyard" killi...

#5
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

2014★ 5.6

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

After learning that a brain aneurysm will kill him in about 90 minutes, a perpetually unhappy man struggles to come to terms with his fate and make amends with everyone he has ever...

#6
The Invisible Boy

The Invisible Boy

2014★ 6.3

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

Michele is thirteen year old, shy, unpopular at school, and in love with Stella. After wearing a costume for a Halloween party, he finds out that he's invisible....