Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like In Self Defence

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

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for In Self Defence.

View Review →
Advertisement
#1
Return

Return

2011★ 6.4

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

Back from a tour of duty, Kelli struggles to find her place in her family and the rust-belt town she no longer recognizes....

#2
Head Full of Honey

Head Full of Honey

2018★ 6.3

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

A young girl tries to help her grandfather, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s, navigate his increasing forgetfulness, and ends up going on a remarkable adventure with him....

#3
The Unforgivable

The Unforgivable

2021★ 7.4

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

A woman is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past....

#4
Sir Arne's Treasure

Sir Arne's Treasure

1919★ 7.1

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

Three Scottish officers, including Sir Archi, murder Sir Arne and his household for a coffin filled with gold. The only survivor is Elsalill, who moves to relatives in Marstrand. T...

#5
Better Start Running

Better Start Running

2018★ 5.9

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

An eclectic band of misfits becomes an unlikely family as they take a wild journey in the name of love while on the run from an overzealous FBI duo who want them dead or alive - pr...

#6
Electricity

Electricity

2014★ 5.8

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

A woman leaves her seaside hometown to search for her long-lost brother, experiencing hallucinations brought on by her epilepsy during her trip....

Advertisement