Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Calming

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

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#1
Caught by the Tides

Caught by the Tides

2025★ 6.8

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

Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him....

#2
Sky

Sky

2015★ 6.2

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

A woman embarks on a journey alone across the United States after fleeing from her violent husband....

#3
Buddha Mountain

Buddha Mountain

2011★ 6.8

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

In Chengdu, China, a retired female opera singer named Master Chang takes in a trio of young tenants into her boarding home. The tenants include a rock singer and a college student...

#4
One Second

One Second

2020★ 7.3

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

A movie fan escapes from a labour camp during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and strikes up a relationship with a homeless female vagabond....

#5
Black Dog

Black Dog

2024★ 7.2

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

On the edge of the Gobi desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of str...

#6
Return to Dust

Return to Dust

2022★ 7.3

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

Humble, unassuming Ma and timid Cao have been cast off by their families and forced into an arranged marriage. They have to combine their strength and build a home to survive. In t...

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