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10 Best Movies Like The Emperor of California

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

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#1
Main Krishna Hoon

Main Krishna Hoon

2013★ 6.0

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

In answer to an orphan boy's prayers, the divine Lord Krishna comes to Earth, befriends the boy, and helps him find a loving family....

#2
Shamshera

Shamshera

2022★ 5.5

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

Set in the 1800s, the film is about a "dacoit" tribe who take charge in fight for their rights and independence against the British....

#3
Re-BORN

Re-BORN

2022★ 7.4

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

Synopsis 1. "Today's Superpower" (26min, 오늘의 초능력, o-neul-eui cho-neung-ryeok) by Lee Min-seob People who claim to be able to use superpowers once a day gathered! But why can't th...

#4
For freedom and justice

For freedom and justice

1949★ 6.2

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

A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the count...

#5
Gabriel's Rapture: Part II

Gabriel's Rapture: Part II

2022★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Emperor of California for fans of Romance. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

In the fifth installment of the Gabriel's Inferno series, Gabriel and Julia’s happiness is threatened by a conspiring student and academic politics. When Gabriel is confronted by t...

#6
Mark Twain

Mark Twain

2002★ 7.0

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

Largely considered to be the greatest American author, Mark Twain is celebrated in this exhaustive documentary by filmmaker Ken Burns....