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10 Best Movies Like The Rescued Generation

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

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#1
Re/cycle

Re/cycle

2019★ 7.7

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

With input from actor and writer Jan Hlobil, director and cinematographer Rene Smaal presents a film in the true surrealist tradition, in the sense that only 'found' elements were ...

#2
Re-Births

Re-Births

2017★ 7.4

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

A documentary film depicting five intimate portraits of migrants who fled their country of origin to seek refuge in France and find a space of freedom where they can fully experien...

#3
The Soft Skin

The Soft Skin

1964★ 7.1

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

Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cann...

#4
Gunpowder

Gunpowder

1985★ 5.9

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

At the end of September 1941, Soviet artillery troops in besieged Leningrad realize that pretty soon they will fire their last shot, and after that the defense of the city will be ...

#5
The Insider

The Insider

1999★ 7.5

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

A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco....

#6
Partisan

Partisan

2015★ 6.1

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

On the edge of a crumbling city, 11-year-old Alexander lives in a sequestered commune alongside other children, their mothers, and charismatic leader, Gregori. Gregori teaches the ...