Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 14, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Jiseul

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

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#1
May 18

May 18

2007★ 6.9

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

The citizens of Gwangju lead a relatively peaceful life, until one day the military takes over the city, accusing the residents of conspiracy and claiming that they are communist s...

#2
Noryang: Deadly Sea

Noryang: Deadly Sea

2023★ 6.3

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

The Imjin War reaches its seventh year in December of 1598. Admiral Yi Sun-shin learns that the Wa invaders in Joseon are preparing for a swift withdrawal following the deathbed or...

#3
Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.2

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

During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain....

#4
The Face Reader

The Face Reader

2013★ 7.0

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

An exceptionally talented face reader becomes entangled in a bloody power struggle between a child king and his uncle who plans to usurp the throne....

#5
The Last Rifleman

The Last Rifleman

2023★ 6.6

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

A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding...

#6
Battle of Jangsari

Battle of Jangsari

2019★ 6.8

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

Korean War, September 1950. In order to fight the enemy forces based in the South of the peninsula, General MacArthur orders the start of the Incheon Landing Operation, deploying d...

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