Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Sal

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

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#1
A Father's Miracle

A Father's Miracle

2025★ 7.8

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

After being falsely accused of a terrible crime, Hector, a man with a neurological disability, goes to a secret prison. His goodness conquers the prisoners, who plan to prove their...

#2
Tótem

Tótem

2023★ 6.8

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

In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by her mother, aunts, and other rela...

#3
Salomé

Salomé

2013★ 6.2

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

After the lewd and frenetic Dance of the Seven Veils, and with the solemn pledge from the very lips of Herod himself that she could have whatever her heart desires up to half his k...

#4
Return

Return

2011★ 6.4

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

Back from a tour of duty, Kelli struggles to find her place in her family and the rust-belt town she no longer recognizes....

#5
The Miracle of Marcelino

The Miracle of Marcelino

1955★ 7.3

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

Left on the doorstep of a monastery as an infant, Marcelino was raised by the monks. He was well-cared for but lonely and missed having a mother. One day he found a special friend ...

#6
Sergio

Sergio

2020★ 6.6

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

A sweeping drama set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Brazilian Sérgio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most tr...

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