Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 16, 2026

10 Best Movies Like South Island

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

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#1
The Convert

The Convert

2024★ 6.2

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

Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpos...

#2
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

1958★ 6.8

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

All her life, Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was the place where she belonged. Not qualified to be sent there as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn the m...

#3
Return of Special Forces 5

Return of Special Forces 5

2021★ 6.7

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

After Long Wei and his men finished their operation in Fuji, they received a distress message from his ex-wife, Leng Yun. Long Wei immediately rushes to Southeast Asia alone to loo...

#4
Magnificent Bodyguards

Magnificent Bodyguards

1978★ 6.1

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

Chan is asked by a young, wealthy lady to take her sick brother to a particular doctor in order to be cured. To reach this doctor, Chan and a handful of travelling companions must ...

#5
Buddha Mountain

Buddha Mountain

2011★ 6.8

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

In Chengdu, China, a retired female opera singer named Master Chang takes in a trio of young tenants into her boarding home. The tenants include a rock singer and a college student...

#6
American Dreams in China

American Dreams in China

2013★ 6.8

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

Three Chinese friends build a successful English language school to help Chinese teenagers fulfil their dreams....

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