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10 Best Movies Like The Water Was So Clear

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

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#1
Death and the Winemaker

Death and the Winemaker

2021★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Water Was So Clear for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In a fairy tale world, a winemaker creates the most exquisite wine in the world. When Death herself wants to taste the wine, he discovers that his bride is next on Death list....

#2
Transformers: Titans Return

Transformers: Titans Return

2017★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Water Was So Clear for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After the Combiner Wars ended, Cybertron started to be rebuilt. However, an undead Starscream has been reincarnated as Trypticon, wreaking havoc around him. To combat this menace, ...

#3
Return to Innocence

Return to Innocence

2001★ 6.8

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

A searing legal drama that centers on a highly credentialed child psychologist whose life is shattered when he's accused of sexually assaulting a young boy he's been treating....

#4
Return to Rajapur

Return to Rajapur

2006★ 6.8

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

A doomed love affair blooms against the beautiful and exotic backdrop of the deserts of India in this romantic drama. Samantha Hartley (Kelli Garner) is a woman in her early twenti...

#5
The Return

The Return

2017★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Water Was So Clear for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The Return is a 2016 documentary directed by Emmy Award winning director Erich Joiner chronicling Ford GT's return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after their 1966 1-2-3 victory....

#6
Return to Mayberry

Return to Mayberry

1986★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Water Was So Clear for fans of TV Movie. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After being away for awhile, Andy Taylor returns home to Mayberry to visit Opie, now an expectant father. While there he ends up helping Barney Fife mount a campaign for sheriff....