Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Paradise Now List

  • Waltz with Bashir - Like 'Paradise Now', it explores the psychological effects of conflict and war.
  • The Kite Runner - Focuses on themes of friendship, betrayal, and the impact of war in a Middle Eastern context.
  • Incendies - Explores themes of identity and the consequences of war, centered around family and conflict.
  • A Separation - A poignant exploration of personal and social dilemmas in a Middle Eastern setting.
  • Omar - Delves into the life of a Palestinian man and the complexity of living in conflict.
  • The Breadwinner - Focuses on a young girl's struggle in a war-torn Afghanistan, emphasizing resilience.
  • No Man's Land - A powerful film about the absurdities of war and the human cost involved.
  • Syriana - Explores the interconnectedness of the oil industry, politics, and terrorism.
  • The Attack - A surgeon's life is shattered by a suicide bombing, leading to an exploration of identity.
  • City of God - A gritty portrayal of violence and survival in a conflicted Brazilian neighborhood.
  • The Baader Meinhof Complex - Chronicles the rise of leftist terrorism in 1970s Germany, exploring radicalization.
  • The Hurt Locker - A gripping portrayal of the psychological toll of war on soldiers in Iraq.
  • The Siege - Explores themes of terrorism and the response to it within a U.S. context.
  • Argo - Focuses on a real-life hostage situation in Iran, illustrating the complexities of conflict.
  • Tears of the Sun - A Navy SEAL mission in Nigeria that raises questions about intervention and morality.
  • Fallen Angels - A dark narrative about crime and the choices that lead individuals into a life of conflict.
  • Cairo Time - Involves a personal story set against the backdrop of political tension in Egypt.
  • A History of Violence - Explores themes of identity and the impact of violence on an individual's life.
  • Beirut - Centers around a U.S. diplomat navigating the complexities of Beirut during civil unrest.
  • Rendition - Examines the complex and often controversial issue of terrorism and justice.
  • The Look of Silence - A documentary exploring the aftermath of a historical massacre in Indonesia, similar in its thought-provoking nature.
  • Night Train to Lisbon - A philosophical journey explores identity against a backdrop of historical conflict.
  • Boy Erased - Investigates themes of identity and the journey of self-acceptance amidst societal pressures.
  • The Square - A documentary film about the Egyptian revolution, depicting the power of social movement.
  • A Fantastic Woman - Explores identity and societal conflict through the story of a transgender woman in Chile.
  • The Last Face - Explores the emotional impact of humanitarian work in war-torn regions.
  • Eight Days in Cuba - Focuses on the struggles of ordinary people in a politically charged atmosphere.
  • Made in Dagenham - Depicts a social struggle, presenting the fight for workers' rights against an oppressive backdrop.
  • The Man Who Knew Too Much - Involves themes of espionage and personal conflict triggered by broader geopolitical issues.
  • American Sniper - Explores the personal impact of war through the narrative of a sniper’s experiences.
  • The Kite Runner - Shares a narrative of personal struggle against the backdrop of societal and political turmoil.
  • The Road to Guantanamo - A documentary that presents a real-life narrative akin to the themes of isolation and conflict.
  • Hotel Rwanda - A harrowing portrayal of the Rwandan genocide, focusing on individual acts of courage.
  • The Constant Gardener - Explores conspiracy and personal loss within a political context, similar to societal inquiry in 'Paradise Now'.
  • The Orphanage - Shares emotional storytelling around loss and the impact of war, though in a different context.
  • The Battle of Algiers - A powerful portrayal of urban warfare and the complexities of resistance.
  • Under the Shadow - Explores personal fears and societal pressures during political unrest in Iran.
  • Please Stand By - Although lighter in tone, it shares themes of identity and the quest for belonging.
  • The Invisible Man - Deals with personal conflict and the struggle for identity in a tense environment.
  • Hannah Arendt - Portrays the impact of political ideologies on individual lives, similar to the exploration of identity.
  • Restrepo - A documentary providing an in-depth look at the personal side of soldiers in combat.
  • The Last King of Scotland - Explores the complexities of power and moral conflict in a politically fraught setting.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2008 Australia 60782 8 Movie Released R
2
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
128 min
2007 China 82835 7.6 Movie Released
3
Incendies
Incendies
131 min
2010 Canada 207480 8.3 Movie Released
4
A Separation
A Separation
123 min
2011 Australia 260952 8.3 Movie Released PG-13
5
Omar
Omar
96 min
2013 Palestinian Territory 15643 7.5 Movie Released
6 2017 Canada 28526 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
7
No Man's Land
No Man's Land
98 min
2001 Belgium 49063 7.9 Movie Released
8
Syriana
Syriana
128 min
2005 United States of America 134919 6.9 Movie Released R
9
The Attack
The Attack
102 min
2012 Belgium 4584 7.1 Movie Released
10
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
11 2008 Czech Republic 40370 7.3 Movie Released
12
The Hurt Locker
The Hurt Locker
131 min
2008 United States of America 476768 7.5 Movie Released
13
The Siege
The Siege
116 min
1998 United States of America 78753 6.4 Movie Released R
14
Argo
Argo
120 min
2012 United Kingdom 642708 7.7 Movie Released
15 2003 United States of America 131558 6.6 Movie Released
16
Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
98 min
1995 Hong Kong 52236 7.5 Movie Released NR
17
Cairo Time
Cairo Time
88 min
2009 Canada 6874 6.6 Movie Released PG
18 2005 Germany 255429 7.4 Movie Released R
19
Beirut
Beirut
109 min
2018 United States of America 25003 6.5 Movie Released R
20
Rendition
Rendition
120 min
2007 United States of America 58448 6.8 Movie Released R
21 2015 Denmark 14013 8.3 Movie Released
22 2013 Germany 20951 6.8 Movie Released R
23
Boy Erased
Boy Erased
115 min
2018 Australia 43297 6.9 Movie Released
24
The Square
The Square
151 min
2017 Denmark 78244 7.1 Movie Released R
25 2017 Chile 27500 7.2 Movie Released R
26
The Last Face
The Last Face
130 min
2017 United States of America 5577 5 Movie Released R
27 2010 United Kingdom 16160 7.1 Movie Released
28 1956 United States of America 70634 7.4 Movie Released
29
American Sniper
American Sniper
133 min
2014 United States of America 535391 7.3 Movie Released R
30 2006 United Kingdom 11499 7.4 Movie Released R
31
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda
121 min
2004 Italy 374612 8.1 Movie Released
32 2005 China 149417 7.3 Movie Released R
33
The Orphanage
The Orphanage
105 min
2007 Spain 164495 7.4 Movie Released R
34 1966 Italy 66540 8.1 Movie Released
35 2016 Jordan 30458 6.8 Movie Released
36 2018 United States of America 15483 6.7 Movie Released
37 2020 Australia 260026 7.1 Movie Released R
38
Hannah Arendt
Hannah Arendt
113 min
2012 France 12092 7.1 Movie Released NR
39
Restrepo
Restrepo
93 min
2010 United States of America 24536 7.4 Movie Released
40 2006 United States of America 197314 7.6 Movie Released
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