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10 Best Movies Like El protegido

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

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#1
The Godfather

The Godfather

1972★ 8.7

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

Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attemp...

#2
Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2

2010★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to El protegido for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share h...

#3
Taxidermia

Taxidermia

2006★ 6.6

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

Set over three generations and beginning with a sexually frustrated orderly during WWII who relieves his tensions in the most outlandish, gross ways. The result of his liaison is a...

#4
Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3

2013★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to El protegido for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution....

#5
Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

2009★ 6.6

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

Meet a tiny girl named Thumbelina who lives in harmony with nature in the magical world of the Twillerbees that's hidden among the wildflowers. At the whim of a spoiled young girl ...

#6
The Man with the Golden Gun

The Man with the Golden Gun

1974★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to El protegido for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scara...