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10 Best Movies Like How I Waited for the Sun

If you loved How I Waited for the Sun, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Flow

Flow

2019★ 8.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How I Waited for the Sun for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A turbulent day in a life, painted by air....

#2
For freedom and justice

For freedom and justice

1949★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How I Waited for the Sun for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the count...

#3
Flow

Flow

2005★ 9.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How I Waited for the Sun for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Eight woman, one life. Short animation by Sumito Sakakibara. The 9th Japan Media Art Festival Animation Division Grand Prize Winner...

#4
Jigen Daisuke

Jigen Daisuke

2023★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How I Waited for the Sun for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Feeling unhappy with his gun, Jigen is looking for the world’s best gunsmith. He finally finds out that Chiharu, who runs a watch shop, is the person he’s been seeking. Then, Jigen...

#5
Crows Zero II

Crows Zero II

2009★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How I Waited for the Sun for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Genji and his victorious G.P.S. alliance find themselves facing down a new challenge by the students of Hosen Academy, feared by everyone as 'The Army of Killers.' The two schools,...

#6
Man

Man

2014★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How I Waited for the Sun for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A worn-out, aging shearer who once rained king of the high country, gets on the gear to keep up his numbers. But when the drugs take over he must learn what it really means to be a...