Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 15, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Old Songs

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

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#1
Harmonium

Harmonium

2016★ 6.6

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

Toshio hires Yasaka to work in his workshop. But then this old acquaintance, who has just been released from prison, begins to meddle in Toshio's family life....

#2
El Chicano

El Chicano

2019★ 6.6

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

A pair of twin brothers from East L.A. choose to live their lives differently and end up on opposite sides of the law....

#3
The Makioka Sisters

The Makioka Sisters

1983★ 7.4

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

This sensuously beautiful film chronicles the activities of four sisters who gather in Kyoto every year to view the cherry blossoms. It paints a vivid portrait of the pre-war lifes...

#4
It Feels So Good

It Feels So Good

2019★ 6.5

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

When it rains it pours. Kenji divorced his wife, lost his job and his old squeeze Naoko is getting married back home in the north of Japan, specifically in Akita. He returns there ...

#5
Samurai Rebellion

Samurai Rebellion

1967★ 8.2

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

The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her....

#6
The Hidden Blade

The Hidden Blade

2004★ 7.4

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

Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the...

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