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10 Best Movies Like Scent of a Ghost

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

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#1
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

1983★ 7.3

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

Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese prison camp, run by the strict Captain Yonoi. Colonel John Lawrence, who has a profound...

#2
JourneyQuest 3.5

JourneyQuest 3.5

2019★ 10.0

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

An epic fantasy comedy from Zombie Orpheus Entertainment, JourneyQuest is a five-season web television series that is 100% funded by fans like you!...

#3
Ghost in Me

Ghost in Me

1992★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Scent of a Ghost for fans of Horror & Comedy. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Ghost in Me is a Hong Kong Horror-Comedy directed by and starring Stanley Fung....

#4
Silver Linings Playbook

Silver Linings Playbook

2012★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Scent of a Ghost for fans of Romance & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After losing his job and wife, and spending time in an institution, a former teacher winds up living with his parents. He wants to rebuild his life and reconcile with his wife, but...

#5
G.I. Joe: Retaliation

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

2013★ 5.7

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

Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is terminated by Presidential order. This forces the G.I. Joes into not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are fo...

#6
Oz the Great and Powerful

Oz the Great and Powerful

2013★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Scent of a Ghost for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus illusionist and con-artist, is whisked from Kansas to the Land of Oz where the inhabitants assume he's the great wizard of prophecy, there to save ...