Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Angel

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

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#1
Lea

Lea

2015★ 7.0

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

Lea grew up in a crime family in Calabria. The father of her daughter Denise is also a member of the Mafia. Lea, however, wants a different life for her daughter, free of violence,...

#2
The Spy Who Fell to Earth

The Spy Who Fell to Earth

2019★ 6.7

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

Based on Dr. Ahron Bregman's book, this documentary examines the life and mysterious death of Ashraf Marwan, an Egyptian billionaire and double agent....

#3
The Syrian Bride

The Syrian Bride

2004★ 6.6

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

In Majdal Shams, the largest Druze village in Golan Heights on the Israeli-Syrian border, the Druze bride Mona is engaged to get married with Tallel, a television comedian that wor...

#4
Four

Four

2013★ 5.3

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

Adapted from a stage play by Christopher Shinn, the debut feature from Joshua Sanchez is a provocative rumination on race and sexuality set on a sweltering 4th of July evening....

#5
Mommy Be Mine

Mommy Be Mine

2018★ 5.6

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

A psycho killer teenage girl will stop at nothing to replace her dead mother's love....

#6
Bloodlines

Bloodlines

2010★ 6.3

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

In 1999, South African emigrant psychiatrist Colin Bouwer murdered his wife in what he thought was an undetectable manner. He was not counting on the skills and tenacity of New Zea...