Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Lumière!

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

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#1
The Smashing Machine

The Smashing Machine

2025★ 6.5

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

In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volati...

#2
Female Agents

Female Agents

2008★ 6.6

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

May 1944, a group of French servicewomen and resistance fighters are enlisted into the British Special Operations Executive commando group under the command of Louise Desfontaines ...

#3
The Old Mill

The Old Mill

1937★ 7.3

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

Night in an old mill is dramatically depicted in this Oscar-winning short in which the frightened occupants, including birds, timid mice, owls, and other creatures try to stay safe...

#4
A Taste of Ink

A Taste of Ink

2017★ 6.0

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

Vincent, still of tender age, has already tattooed most of his body and hoarsened his voice with his post-hardcore band – his way of venting his frustrations and desires. Ever sinc...

#5
Staying Vertical

Staying Vertical

2016★ 5.1

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

Screenwriter Leo is searching for the wolf in the south of France. During a scouting excursion he is seduced by Marie, a free-spirited and dynamic shepherdess. Nine months later sh...

#6
Lumière! The Cinematograph (1895-1905)

Lumière! The Cinematograph (1895-1905)

2015★ 8.2

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

A selection of 114 short films produced by Auguste and Louis Lumière (most were directed by Louis and his team of cinematographers), restored in 4K and assembled in a single montag...