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10 Best Movies Like The First Emperor of China

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

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#1
For freedom and justice

For freedom and justice

1949★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The First Emperor of China for fans of Drama & History. 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...

#2
Maja/Ulrikke

Maja/Ulrikke

2020★ 9.5

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

Jakob thinks that everything is going well with his girlfriend, but the relationship ends abruptly. He can not put her behind him, even if a new girl enters the picture....

#3
Gasping for Air

Gasping for Air

2016★ 6.7

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

When his sister disappears after leaving their home in hopes of singing stardom, Luis tracks her down and discovers the grim reality of her whereabouts....

#4
The Wild Soccer Bunch 2

The Wild Soccer Bunch 2

2005★ 5.8

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

An unsupervised junior soccer team loses its ace player to the leader of a rival gang. Since only an entire team can win, they must have her back to be able to win the game against...

#5
The Jurassic Games: Extinction

The Jurassic Games: Extinction

2025★ 4.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The First Emperor of China for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In this thrilling sequel to The Jurassic Games, 10 death row inmates enter a deadly VR show to battle dinosaurs for a second chance at life. But when the system malfunctions, the c...

#6
Six: Inside

Six: Inside

2009★ 8.5

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

Delves deep into the anxiety, thrill and uncertainty of six aspiring animation artists as they are plunged into the twelve-week trial-by-fire that is the NFB's Hothouse for animati...