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10 Best Movies Like The Jar

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

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#1
Dance

Dance

1966★ 6.0

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

"Face Smiling. Hammering a brick. CU of an ear (moving?). Face twitching. Dancing on one leg. Rolls, twitches on the floor. Boxes the wall."...

#2
Waking Ned

Waking Ned

1998★ 7.1

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

When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money....

#3
Panda

Panda

2014★ 6.5

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

Two teenagers are playing by night in a dirty parking lot. After they are driving on an empty road, they start to tease each other on the way to the sea, but they seem to be too yo...

#4
The Wild Soccer Bunch 5

The Wild Soccer Bunch 5

2008★ 5.4

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

"The Wild Soccer Bunch" celebrate their last victory against the "Silver Lights" - and set one record in volley-pass game after another in the forest. But they are not alone: Vampi...

#5
The Onion Movie

The Onion Movie

2008★ 6.1

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

Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a st...

#6
Strangerland

Strangerland

2015★ 5.3

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

Newly arrived to a remote desert town, Catherine and Matthew are tormented by a suspicion when their two teenage children mysteriously vanish....