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10 Best Movies Like The Cry of the Nighthawk

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

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#1
The Cameraman

The Cameraman

1928★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Cry of the Nighthawk for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A photographer takes up newsreel shooting to impress a secretary....

#2
Bride of Frankenstein

Bride of Frankenstein

1935★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Cry of the Nighthawk for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces...

#3
Maintenance by Any Means

Maintenance by Any Means

2003★ 5.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Cry of the Nighthawk for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

"Maintenance by any Means" is about two maintenance men vying for the position of maintenance supervisor in an apartment complex. The maintenance men must compete with each other i...

#4
The Gospel According to St. Matthew

The Gospel According to St. Matthew

1965★ 7.4

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

Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers t...

#5
Crumb

Crumb

1994★ 7.5

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

This movie chronicles the life and times of R. Crumb. Robert Crumb is the cartoonist/artist who drew Keep On Truckin', Fritz the Cat, and played a major pioneering role in the gene...

#6
Diary of a Chambermaid

Diary of a Chambermaid

1964★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Cry of the Nighthawk for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Celestine has a new job as a chambermaid for the quirky M. Monteil, his wife and her father. When the father dies, Celestine decides to quit her job and leave, but when a young gir...