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10 Best Movies Like Independence

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

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#1
Emperor

Emperor

2020★ 7.6

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

An escaped slave travels north and has chance encounters with Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Based on the life story of Shields Green....

#2
Free State of Jones

Free State of Jones

2016★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Independence for fans of History. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In 1863, Mississippi farmer Newt Knight serves as a medic for the Confederate Army. Opposed to slavery, Knight would rather help the wounded than fight the Union. After his nephew ...

#3
Worth

Worth

2021★ 6.7

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

Kenneth Feinberg, a powerful D.C. lawyer appointed Special Master of the 9/11 Fund, fights off the cynicism, bureaucracy, and politics associated with administering government fund...

#4
Kings of the Sun

Kings of the Sun

1963★ 6.1

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

In order to flee from powerful enemies, young Mayan king Balam leads his people north across the Gulf of Mexico to the coast of what will become the United States. They build a hom...

#5
Baltimore

Baltimore

2024★ 5.9

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

Based on actual events that took place on 26 April 1974, former debutante turned IRA member Rose Dugdale and three comrades carried out an armed raid on Russborough House, Wicklow,...

#6
Mr. Turner

Mr. Turner

2014★ 6.5

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

Eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner lives his last 25 years with gusto and secretly becomes involved with a seaside landlady, while his faithful housekeeper bears an unrequite...

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