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10 Best Movies Like Exhibit 42

If you loved Exhibit 42, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Exhibit 42 for fans of . It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Eyüp decides to cross mount Ararat looking for his aunt in Yerevan after following a madman's words. His aunt has also been expecting someone to come from behind this mount for man...

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2018★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Exhibit 42 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This is a documentary linking ecological and political problems. The planet has come to be less important than the multinational earnings, and with it politicians earnings as well....

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The Seed of the Sacred Fig

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

2024★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Exhibit 42 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain ...

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Dear Ex

Dear Ex

2018★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Exhibit 42 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When Sanlian's ex-husband passes away, she discovers he has altered his insurance policy, cutting out their son in favor of a stranger named Jay....

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Gilbert

Gilbert

2017★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Exhibit 42 for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried....

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1985★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Exhibit 42 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

8mm work directed by Norihiko Morinaga....