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10 Best Movies Like The Big Wait

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

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#1
The Son

The Son

2019★ 6.1

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

In 2013, Dima Ilukhin, the cousin of the film’s director and a soldier in the Russian army, died on duty in the Republic of Dagestan in the North Caucasus. He was 21 years old. Thi...

#2
Stripped Down: The Making of ‘Anora’

Stripped Down: The Making of ‘Anora’

2025★ 8.0

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

Making of documentary surrounding the production of ‘Anora’...

#3
Gasping for Air

Gasping for Air

2016★ 6.7

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

When his sister disappears after leaving their home in hopes of singing stardom, Luis tracks her down and discovers the grim reality of her whereabouts....

#4
The United Monster Talent Agency

The United Monster Talent Agency

2010★ 9.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Big Wait for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A short comedy spoof about Universal Monsters and their everyday unconventional work done at their very own talent agency for their movies....

#5
Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda

Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda

2014★ 8.5

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

In the middle of a broadcast about Typhoon Yolanda's initial impact, reporter Jiggy Manicad was faced with the reality that he no longer had communication with his station. They we...

#6
Janma Bhoomi

Janma Bhoomi

1995★ 8.5

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

Janma Bhoomi is a compelling Nepali film that celebrates culture, family, and the triumph of good over greed. Arjun and Krishna, two brothers unaware of their bond, face Kuber Agar...