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10 Best Movies Like The Lion from Estrela

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

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#1
The Fountainhead

The Fountainhead

1949★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Lion from Estrela for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An uncompromising, visionary architect struggles to maintain his integrity and individualism despite personal, professional and economic pressures to conform to popular standards....

#2
Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular Activities

2019★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Lion from Estrela for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The outrageous life of Reagan Collins, a model high school student with a "killer" after-school job that involves arranging “accidents” for his classmates' parents. When seasoned p...

#3
A Song of Lisbon

A Song of Lisbon

1933★ 8.6

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

Vasco is a medical student in Lisbon, supported by his rich aunts, whom he had falsely told he had already graduated. In fact, he devotes himself to a bohemian life, preferring the...

#4
England’s World Cup Lionesses

England’s World Cup Lionesses

2019★ 7.5

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

Alex Scott follows England's women's football squad over nine months as they prepare for the 2019 World Cup in France....

#5
Salt

Salt

2010★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Lion from Estrela for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a Russian defector accuses her of being a Russian sleeper spy. She goes on t...

#6
Titanic

Titanic

1997★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Lion from Estrela for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and...