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10 Best Movies Like Strange Cargo

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

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#1
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

1966★ 7.7

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

A history professor and his wife entertain a young couple who are new to the university's faculty. As the drinks flow, secrets come to light, and the middle-aged couple unload onto...

#2
The Bride Wore Red

The Bride Wore Red

1937★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Strange Cargo for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A poor singer in a bar masquerades as a rich society woman thanks to a rich benefactor....

#3
Possessed

Possessed

1931★ 7.0

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

Marion is a factory worker who hopes to trade the assembly line for a beautiful penthouse apartment. Mark Whitney, a wealthy and influential lawyer, can make her dreams come true, ...

#4
Red Sky at Morning

Red Sky at Morning

1971★ 6.7

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

Before going off to World War II, Frank Arnold (Richard Crenna) relocates his wife, Ann (Claire Bloom), and son, Joshua (Richard Thomas), to New Mexico. Joshua has a difficult time...

#5
They All Kissed the Bride

They All Kissed the Bride

1942★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Strange Cargo for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Margaret Drew runs her trucking company single-mindedly, if not ruthlessly. The only thorn in her side is writer Michael Holmes who is writing a book on some of her tough ways. Wit...

#6
The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1923★ 6.5

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

In 15th century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her....