Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 20, 2026

10 Best Movies Like January

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

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#1
Box

Box

2022★ 4.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to January for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A doomsday pepper is surprised to find a mysterious box appear in his living room with no trace as to how it could've gotten there....

#2
Viva! Django

Viva! Django

1971★ 7.0

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

Django is on the trail of some renegade outlaws who raped and killed his wife. En route, he rescues a horse thief from an impromptu hanging. He discovers the man knows who committe...

#3
Star

Star

★ 5.8

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

New student, Amelia, transfers to an elite high school majoring in English studies. A natural introvert, she is particularly shy and not great at making friends. It doesn't take lo...

#4
Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

1990★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to January for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A duo of Edgar Allan Poe adaptations about a greedy wife's attempt to embezzle her dying husband's fortune, and a sleazy reporter's adoption of a strange black cat....

#5
The Song of Ceylon

The Song of Ceylon

1934★ 6.2

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

Ambitious documentary chronicling the cultural life and religious customs of the Sinhalese and the effects of advanced industrialism on such customs....

#6
KL Menjerit

KL Menjerit

2002★ 5.6

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

The film revolves around Shahrol, a 28 year-old bike enthusiast, who comes to Kuala Lumpur (KL) in search of a better life. It was there that he meets Ayu, a naive village girl, in...