Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 25, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Running to the Sky

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

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#1
Yaaba

Yaaba

1989★ 6.5

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

A small African village. The story focuses on Bila, a ten year old boy who befriends an old woman, Sana. Everybody calls her 'Witch' but Bila himself calls her 'Yaaba' (grandmother...

#2
Boudica

Boudica

2023★ 5.9

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

Inspired by events in A.D. 60, Boudica follows the eponymous Celtic warrior who rules the Iceni people alongside her husband Prasutagus. When he dies at the hands of Roman soldiers...

#3
Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure

Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure

2003★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Running to the Sky for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After robbing a Moscow casino right under Zenigata's nose, Lupin is given a job to return 6 treasures to their original areas for an old friend of his, so Lupin can receive an even...

#4
King

King

2022★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Running to the Sky for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

King, a trafficked lion cub, escapes from the airport and takes refuge with Inès and Alex, who then have the crazy idea of getting him back to Africa. Anything can happen when Max ...

#5
13 Exorcisms

13 Exorcisms

2022★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Running to the Sky for fans of Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

After participating in a séance, young Laura begins to behave strangely. Alarmed, her parents ask Father Olmedo, one of the few exorcists authorized by the Vatican to intervene in ...

#6
Shamshera

Shamshera

2022★ 5.6

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

Set in the 1800s, the film is about a "dacoit" tribe who take charge in fight for their rights and independence against the British....