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10 Best Movies Like The Year of the Deer

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

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#1
Pickle Surprise

Pickle Surprise

1989★ 7.2

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

A short, hilarious cooking mantra....

#2
Sapphire Blue

Sapphire Blue

2014★ 7.1

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

Gwen has just discovered, that she's the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. Now she has to juggle with constant trips to the past, her relationships with G...

#3
The Grotto

The Grotto

2020★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Year of the Deer for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Four bodies are found at a cave accident and forensics point to the only survivor as the culprit. He denies guilt, accusing his wife of committing the crime. But how is this so? Sh...

#4
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal

2012★ 7.5

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

As the young girls have discovered the truth about the cruel fate of a magical girl, one magical girl after another is destroyed. Throughout it all, there is one magical girl who c...

#5
Pamela, A Love Story

Pamela, A Love Story

2023★ 7.0

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

In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal....

#6
Going for Gold

Going for Gold

2018★ 6.7

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

Seventeen year old, Emma joins a high school cheerleading team when she moves to Australia with her dad who is a former Air Force Officer....