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10 Best Movies Like Recruiting for Jihad

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

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#1
Kirikou and the Wild Beasts

Kirikou and the Wild Beasts

2005★ 6.4

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

Kirikou's Grandfather says that the story of Kirikou and The Witch was too short, so he proceeds to explain more about Kirikou's accomplishments. We find out how little boy became ...

#2
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

1995★ 4.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Recruiting for Jihad for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A group of teenagers get into a car crash in the Texas woods on prom night, and then wander into an old farmhouse that is home to Leatherface and his insane family of cannibalistic...

#3
Super Crazy

Super Crazy

2018★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Recruiting for Jihad for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A 36-year-old meek woman realizes that there’s younger people trying to outpace her doing much less, so she makes a risky change by removing her filter....

#4
Return to Nim's Island

Return to Nim's Island

2013★ 6.5

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

Fourteen year old Nim, more determined than ever to protect her island and all the wildlife that call it home, faces off against resort developers and animal poachers. Soon she rea...

#5
The Grudge 3

The Grudge 3

2009★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Recruiting for Jihad for fans of Mystery. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Jake Kimble, the sole survivor of the Chicago massacre, is killed while in solitary confinement. His doctor begins investigating the claims he made about a long-haired woman in whi...

#6
Return to Never Land

Return to Never Land

2002★ 6.5

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

In 1940, the world is besieged by World War II. Wendy, all grown up, has two children; including Jane, who does not believe Wendy's stories about Peter Pan....