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10 Best Movies Like Karl May

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

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#1
Mr. Turner

Mr. Turner

2014★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Karl May for fans of History & Drama. 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...

#2
Dalíland

Dalíland

2022★ 6.0

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

In 1973, a young gallery assistant goes on a wild adventure behind the scenes as he helps aging genius Salvador Dali prepare for a big show in New York....

#3
The Last Rifleman

The Last Rifleman

2023★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Karl May for fans of History & Drama. 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...

#4
Good Day, Ramon

Good Day, Ramon

2013★ 7.9

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

After five failed attempts to go to the United States, 18-year-old Ramón decides to look for a friend’s aunt in Germany, but never finds her. With no papers or money, and without k...

#5
The Last Valley

The Last Valley

1971★ 6.5

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

People in a small German village in the last valley to remain untouched by the devastating Thirty Years' War try to exist in peace with a group of soldiers occupying the valley....

#6
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022★ 6.2

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

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England....

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