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10 Best Movies Like Probation

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

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#1
The Return of Frank James

The Return of Frank James

1940★ 6.3

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

Farmer Frank and his ward hunt brother Jesse's killers, the back-shooting Fords....

#2
With a Right to Kill

With a Right to Kill

2003★ 6.6

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

This documentary looks at the Danish resistance movement's execution of 400 informers during the Nazi occupation and the ensuing cover-up....

#3
Panda

Panda

2014★ 6.5

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

Two teenagers are playing by night in a dirty parking lot. After they are driving on an empty road, they start to tease each other on the way to the sea, but they seem to be too yo...

#4
Return to Zero

Return to Zero

2014★ 6.6

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

Based on the true story of a successful couple, Maggie and Aaron who are preparing for the arrival of their first child....

#5
The Return

The Return

2017★ 6.6

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

The Return is a 2016 documentary directed by Emmy Award winning director Erich Joiner chronicling Ford GT's return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after their 1966 1-2-3 victory....

#6
I Want to Return Return Return

I Want to Return Return Return

2020★ 6.7

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

A depiction of the Wrangelkiez neighbourhood in Berlin. The people portrayed tell their life stories. One woman came to the neighbourhood a decade ago to work in Berlin’s still unf...