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10 Best Movies Like In Syria

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

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#1
Senso

Senso

1954★ 7.2

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

A troubled and neurotic Italian Countess betrays her entire country for a self-destructive love affair with an Austrian Lieutenant....

#2
The Human Pyramid

The Human Pyramid

1961★ 6.5

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

Jean Rouch gives a group of black and white teenagers a "what if" question: what if they socialised with each other? The teenagers then improvise their own characters and situation...

#3
Offside

Offside

2006★ 6.9

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

During the 2006 World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Bahrain, numerous young women are caught and rounded up for dressing as men so they could gain access to the game. Guard...

#4
Black Mother

Black Mother

2018★ 6.6

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

Part film, part baptism, in BLACK MOTHER director Khalik Allah brings us on a spiritual journey through Jamaica. Soaking up its bustling metropolises and tranquil countryside, Alla...

#5
Life Beyond Me

Life Beyond Me

2017★ 5.3

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

It's been four years since Sylvie's son Felipe was abducted by his father Pablo after their divorce. Having been let down by the French officials who had succeeded in tracking both...

#6
Solving My Mother

Solving My Mother

2018★ 7.0

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

Dissatisfied with his personality, a young mathematician from a family of divorced academics decides to punish his mother for wrong upbringing. A touching yet humorous story about ...