Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Riel

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

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#1
Free State of Jones

Free State of Jones

2016★ 6.8

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

In 1863, Mississippi farmer Newt Knight serves as a medic for the Confederate Army. Opposed to slavery, Knight would rather help the wounded than fight the Union. After his nephew ...

#2
The Miniaturist

The Miniaturist

2017★ 7.1

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

A woman moves to live with her new husband in 17th century Amsterdam, but soon discovers that not everything is what it seems....

#3
Walking with the Enemy

Walking with the Enemy

2014★ 6.3

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

Regent Horthy is the leader of Hungary and a German ally, but his favorable standing with Hitler changes as the war comes to an end. Forced to cede Hungary’s power or else witness ...

#4
Outlaws - For Greater Glory

Outlaws - For Greater Glory

2012★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Riel for fans of Drama & History & War. 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....

#5
Field of Lost Shoes

Field of Lost Shoes

2015★ 6.1

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

A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the Virginia Military Institute must confront the horrors of an adult world when they are called upon to defend the Shenandoah Valle...

#6
Uprising

Uprising

2001★ 6.5

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

In the Warsaw ghetto in 1943, Jews rise against the Nazis....

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