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10 Best Movies Like Salt River

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

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#1
King Jack

King Jack

2015★ 6.4

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

Growing up in a rural town filled with violent delinquents, Jack has learned to do what it takes to survive, despite having an oblivious mother and no father. After his aunt falls ...

#2
The Panic in Needle Park

The Panic in Needle Park

1971★ 6.8

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

A stark portrayal of life among a group of heroin addicts who hang out in Needle Park in New York City. Played against this setting is a low-key love story between Bobby, a young a...

#3
Ben Is Back

Ben Is Back

2018★ 6.6

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

19-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben's mother, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son staying c...

#4
Mean Dreams

Mean Dreams

2016★ 6.4

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

When two youngsters meet and fall for each other, they must go on the run from the girl's corrupt father, who is also the sheriff of the town....

#5
Snow Angels

Snow Angels

2007★ 6.4

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

Waitress Annie has separated from her suicidal alcoholic husband, Glenn. Glenn has become an evangelical Christian, but his erratic attempts at getting back into Annie's life have ...

#6
Stargirl

Stargirl

2020★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Salt River for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An unassuming high schooler finds himself inexplicably drawn to the free-spirited new girl, whose unconventional ways change how they see themselves…and their world....

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