Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Silence

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

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#1
Silence

Silence

2016★ 7.1

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

In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism....

#2
Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene

2018★ 6.3

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

In the first century, free-spirited Mary Magdalene flees the marriage her family has arranged for her, finding refuge and a sense of purpose in a radical new movement led by the ch...

#3
King of Kings

King of Kings

1961★ 7.1

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

Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be ...

#4
Risen

Risen

2016★ 6.3

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

Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to ...

#5
The Devils

The Devils

1971★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Silence for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A charismatic 17th-century French priest becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to explo...

#6
The Case for Christ

The Case for Christ

2017★ 6.9

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

Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Chri...

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