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10 Best Movies Like The East

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

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#1
Christmas Rose

Christmas Rose

2013★ 5.8

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

Paralyzed at a young age, Jing is a kind piano teacher who leads a quiet life. One day, she accuses her doctor Zhou of molesting her during a typical medical examination. Zhou is p...

#2
Lipstick

Lipstick

1976★ 5.2

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

An aspiring avant-garde composer rapes a fashion model. When she takes him to court, she's slut-shamed by the defense and the man is exonerated. But justice will be served....

#3
This Changes Everything

This Changes Everything

2019★ 6.1

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

An investigative look and analysis of gender disparity in Hollywood, featuring accounts from well-known actors, executives and artists in the Industry....

#4
The Rambler

The Rambler

2013★ 4.8

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

After being released from prison, a man known as The Rambler stumbles upon a strange mystery as he attempts a dangerous journey through treacherous back roads and small towns en ro...

#5
Suddenly

Suddenly

2013★ 4.1

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

Four assassins led by Baron, pose as Secret Service agents to commandeer the house of war-widow ELLEN. Her home is a prime sniper position for their plan to assassinate the Preside...

#6
A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III

A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III

2013★ 4.1

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

Charles Swan III, a successful graphic designer, has it all: fame, money and devilish charm that have provided him with a seemingly perfect life. But when a perplexing beauty named...