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10 Best Movies Like Karpenter

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

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#1
How to Survive a Dictator: North Korea

How to Survive a Dictator: North Korea

2024★ 4.5

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

Munya Chawawa surveys life under Kim Jong-Un, his journey takes him to Switzerland, Seoul and suburban West London as he tracks down everyone from a former school friend of Kim Jon...

#2
The Barbie Diaries

The Barbie Diaries

2006★ 6.4

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

Barbie is disheartened when Todd breaks her heart and goes back to his former girlfriend. But things change when she comes across a diary, which makes her wishes come true....

#3
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

1966★ 7.5

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

Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a...

#4
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

1931★ 7.1

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

On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin....

#5
Fighter

Fighter

2007★ 5.7

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

Aïcha, a high-school student, is a passionate kung fu fighter. Her Turkish parents expect her to get good grades so she can get into medical school, like her brother Ali. But schoo...

#6
Metropolis

Metropolis

1927★ 8.1

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

In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their difference...