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10 Best Movies Like Sweet River

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

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#1
The Longest Day

The Longest Day

1962★ 7.6

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

The retelling of June 6, 1944, from the perspectives of the Germans, US, British, Canadians, and the Free French. Marshall Erwin Rommel, touring the defenses being established as p...

#2
Six Weeks to Twelve Years

Six Weeks to Twelve Years

2020★ 6.1

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

After the death of their abusive father, two estranged twin brothers must reunite and sell off his property....

#3
Cocoon: The Return

Cocoon: The Return

1988★ 6.5

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

The reinvigorated elderly group that left Earth comes back to visit their relatives. Will they all decide to go back to the planet where no one grows old, or will they be tempted t...

#4
3 Ninjas

3 Ninjas

1992★ 5.7

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

Each year, three brothers Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael Douglas visits their Japanese grandfather, Mori Shintaro whom the boys affectionately refer to as Grandpa, for the summer. Mor...

#5
Rambo III

Rambo III

1988★ 6.2

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

Combat has taken its toll on Rambo, but he's finally begun to find inner peace in a monastery. When Rambo's friend and mentor Col. Trautman asks for his help on a top secret missio...

#6
Balto: Wolf Quest

Balto: Wolf Quest

2002★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sweet River for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Balto and his daughter Aleu embark on a journey of adventure and self discovery....