Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Phoenix

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

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#1
The Golden Era

The Golden Era

2014★ 6.6

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

The story of writer Xiao Hong comes alive through memories of her great love affair, literary influence and escape from China during World War II....

#2
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl

Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl

1998★ 7.2

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

Young teen girl Xiu Xiu is sent away to a remote corner of the Sichuan steppes for manual labor in 1975 (sending young people to there was a part of Cultural Revolution in China). ...

#3
Buddha Mountain

Buddha Mountain

2011★ 6.8

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

In Chengdu, China, a retired female opera singer named Master Chang takes in a trio of young tenants into her boarding home. The tenants include a rock singer and a college student...

#4
The Bullet Vanishes

The Bullet Vanishes

2012★ 6.3

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

One rainy night in an arms factory near Shanghai, a young female worker accused of stealing a box of bullets from the ruthless Boss Ding is violently killed in a game of Russian ro...

#5
The Four 3

The Four 3

2014★ 6.1

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

The reputation of the Four constables survives, but since Emotionless’s departure, there have been changes at the Divine Constabulary. The four Coldblood, Iron Hands, Life Snatcher...

#6
Take Out

Take Out

2008★ 6.9

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

An illegal Chinese immigrant falls behind on payments on an enormous smuggling debt. Ming Ding has only until the end of the day to come up with the money....

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