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10 Best Movies Like Syriana

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

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#1
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens

Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens

2007★ 7.7

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

An account of the professional and personal life of renowned American photographer Annie Leibovitz, from her early artistic endeavors to her international success as a photojournal...

#2
Walk Away and I Stumble

Walk Away and I Stumble

2007★ 4.6

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

Andy Spader has been happily married for 13 years, with two teenage children, when he meets a younger woman, Claire Holmes, after going to investigate a break-in at her travel agen...

#3
Manslaughter

Manslaughter

2012★ 6.6

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

Doodslag (Dutch for "Manslaughter") is the story of Max, a paramedic who is repeatedly hindered in performing his duties by loutish behaviour. As his ambulance hurries towards a co...

#4
On the Shoulders of Giants

On the Shoulders of Giants

2011★ 6.3

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

The story of the Harlem Rens: the greatest basketball team you never heard of....

#5
Doc Martin

Doc Martin

2001★ 7.1

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

Doc Martin tells the tale of Martin Clunes' character in the film, in the months leading up to the Saving Grace story. Martin Bamford is a heart-broken London obstetrician, in a je...

#6
The Real Robin Hood

The Real Robin Hood

2010★ 5.7

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

Was there really a Robin Hood? Did he steal from the rich and give to the poor? This History Channel program revisits the popular legend of the valiant folk hero, revealing Robin's...