Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Malês

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

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#1
Marighella

Marighella

2021★ 7.6

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

Afro-Brazilian poet and politician, the legendary Carlos Marighella. Driven to fight against the erosion of civil and human rights following the CIA-backed military coup of 1964 an...

#2
The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent

2025★ 7.3

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

Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during Carnival but soon realizes that the city is ...

#3
Four Days in September

Four Days in September

1997★ 7.5

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

Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and capture...

#4
Amistad

Amistad

1997★ 7.0

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

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticu...

#5
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Malês 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....

#6
Mutiny on the Bounty

Mutiny on the Bounty

1935★ 7.4

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

Fletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh returns one year later, hell bent on revenge....

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