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10 Best Movies Like Forward to the Past

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

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#1
The Fall of the Century

The Fall of the Century

2017★ 10.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Forward to the Past for fans of Animation & Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Tim Hawkins is a world-renowned stuntman famous for his death-defying performances. For his latest and most dangerous act yet, he sets out to break the Guinness World Record for th...

#2
A Veteran's Christmas

A Veteran's Christmas

2018★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Forward to the Past for fans of TV Movie. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Captain Grace Garland, a decorated U.S. veteran, returns home after two tours of Search and Rescue in Afghanistan. After being separated from her beloved K9 partner, Grace must red...

#3
Mark Twain

Mark Twain

2002★ 7.0

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

Largely considered to be the greatest American author, Mark Twain is celebrated in this exhaustive documentary by filmmaker Ken Burns....

#4
People

People

1969★ 8.3

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

The Red Mountain Tribe hangs out in my backyard. "Lipton's lovely home movie PEOPLE, in its affection for valuable inconsequential gestures, indicates in the course of its three mi...

#5
Star

Star

2024★ 7.3

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

Follows a youngster Kalai and his aspirations of becoming a 'Star' in the Tamil Film Industry. Born in a lower-middle-class family, will Kalai overcome all his struggles to emerge ...

#6
Parallel Lines Meet at Infinity

Parallel Lines Meet at Infinity

2016★ 5.5

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

Sasha is stalking a man. They seem to have a common past, which Sasha can't let go. This leads her into dark territory. For he is an uncompromising photographer, who is obsessively...