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10 Best Movies Like New World

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

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#1
The Mission

The Mission

1986★ 7.4

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

When a Spanish Jesuit goes into the South American wilderness to build a mission in the hope of converting the Indians of the region, a slave hunter is converted and joins his miss...

#2
Black Robe

Black Robe

1991★ 6.5

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

Missionary Father LaForgue travels to the New World in hopes of converting Algonquin Indians to Catholicism. Accepted, though warily, by the Indians, LaForgue travels with the Indi...

#3
1492: Conquest of Paradise

1492: Conquest of Paradise

1992★ 6.3

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

1492: Conquest of Paradise depicts Christopher Columbus’ discovery of The New World and his effect on the indigenous people....

#4
Man of La Mancha

Man of La Mancha

1972★ 6.5

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

In the 16th century, poet, playwright and part-time actor Miguel de Cervantes has been arrested, together with his manservant, by the Spanish Inquisition. They're accused of presen...

#5
Outlaws - For Greater Glory

Outlaws - For Greater Glory

2012★ 6.8

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

A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country....

#6
Macario

Macario

1960★ 8.6

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

Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each...

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