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10 Best Movies Like The Color of Ash

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

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#1
Area

Area

2016★ 9.0

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

A story of an over-the-hill prostitute whose life savings are stolen during the Holy Week....

#2
Jigen Daisuke

Jigen Daisuke

2023★ 6.7

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

Feeling unhappy with his gun, Jigen is looking for the world’s best gunsmith. He finally finds out that Chiharu, who runs a watch shop, is the person he’s been seeking. Then, Jigen...

#3
Lion

Lion

2014★ 5.9

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

Adam is a broken man in the emotional transition as his family crumbles. Through the heartbreak and pain a chance meeting gives hope once more....

#4
Kamiusagi Rope x Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Kamiusagi Rope x Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

2017★ 8.6

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

A 3-way collaboration between Kamiusagi Rope, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, and TOHO Cinemas. The purpose is to promote a new TOHO theater opening up in Ueno on November 4, 2017...

#5
Star

Star

★ 5.8

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

New student, Amelia, transfers to an elite high school majoring in English studies. A natural introvert, she is particularly shy and not great at making friends. It doesn't take lo...

#6
Idol Creators

Idol Creators

2025★ 6.2

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

At the age of 22, Sofia discovers that her father and grandfather belong to the “Order of Idol Makers”. This Order planned and executed the deaths of Socrates, John F. Kennedy, Elv...