Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Paisan List

  • Rome, Open City - Like 'Paisan', it portrays the impact of World War II on ordinary lives in Italy.
  • The Bicycle Thief - Similar themes of poverty and survival in post-war Italy.
  • La Terra Trema - Features neorealism with authentic portrayals of Italian life.
  • Umberto D. - Another neorealistic film examining the struggles of the elderly in Italy.
  • The Flowers of St. Francis - Highlights religious themes similar to 'Paisan' with a focus on humility.
  • Open Your Eyes - Blends dream-like storytelling with existential themes like 'Paisan'.
  • A Clockwork Orange - Explores sociopolitical themes alongside human suffering, akin to the tone of 'Paisan'.
  • The 400 Blows - Follows a young person's struggles and societal challenges like 'Paisan'.
  • Bicycle Thieves - Focuses on societal issues and personal struggle in Italy.
  • Taste of Cherry - Explores human emotions and societal themes, similar to the narrative style of 'Paisan'.
  • The Great Silence - A unique take on life versus authority, with heavy existential undertones.
  • Fallen Angels - Weights existential themes against a backdrop of societal issues.
  • City of God - Similar storytelling style with portraying the struggles of society in a gritty manner.
  • Wild Strawberries - Explores themes of reflection on life similar to the historical context of 'Paisan'.
  • Life is Beautiful - Mixes humor and tragedy in the context of World War II, resonating with 'Paisan'.
  • The Grapes of Wrath - Depicts the harsh realities and struggles of people during difficult times.
  • The Sea Inside - Similar themes of life, death, and the struggle for dignity.
  • Romper Stomper - Explores themes of social unrest and conflict.
  • Dead Man's Shoes - Interpersonal struggles and societal delinquencies highlight similar themes.
  • Trainspotting - Highlights struggles against societal norms, similar in tone to 'Paisan'.
  • The Killing Fields - Focuses on personal stories against the backdrop of historical horror.
  • George Washington - Intimate portrayal of children and societal issues similar to 'Paisan'.
  • Boys Don't Cry - Human struggle and identity in society, echoing themes in 'Paisan'.
  • American History X - Explores societal issues and personal redemption like 'Paisan'.
  • Hotel Rwanda - Depicts the struggles human beings endure during a social catastrophe.
  • The Motorcycle Diaries - Search for identity and purpose against historical adversity.
  • 12 Years a Slave - Explores human dignity and suffering similar to 'Paisan'.
  • Schindler's List - Tackles the themes of human suffering and moral choice.
  • A Separation - Cultural conflicts and personal struggle resonate with the themes of 'Paisan'.
  • Hotel Chevalier - Interpersonal relationships and existential reflections similar to 'Paisan'.
  • The Hurt Locker - Examines the psychological effects of conflict like 'Paisan'.
  • Into the Wild - Explores adventures and life philosophy against a societal backdrop.
  • Parasite - Focuses on class struggle and human survival.
  • The Emigrants - Explores the hardships of migration and personal battles.
  • The Lives of Others - Explores themes of surveillance and personal struggle against authority.
  • Requiem for a Dream - Explores human despair and societal issues.
  • The Shape of Water - Themes of love and struggle against societal norms resonate with 'Paisan'.
  • Son of Saul - Depicts the harsh realities of the Holocaust like 'Paisan' with a focus on individual stories.

Last updated: 2024-09-26 19:09:48

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Rome, Open City
Rome, Open City
103 min
1945 Italy 29538 8 Movie Released
2 2018 United Kingdom 17 8.5 Movie Released G
3
La Terra Trema
La Terra Trema
160 min
1949 Italy 5672 7.8 Movie Released
4
Umberto D.
Umberto D.
91 min
1952 Italy 28549 8.2 Movie Released
5 1950 Italy 4086 7.3 Movie Released
6
Open Your Eyes
Open Your Eyes
117 min
1997 Spain 73765 7.7 Movie Released R
7 1971 United Kingdom 888921 8.3 Movie Released
8
The 400 Blows
The 400 Blows
99 min
1959 France 129004 8.1 Movie Released NR
9 1948 Italy 177123 8.3 Movie Released
10 1997 France 37661 7.7 Movie Released
11 1968 Italy 18379 7.7 Movie Released NR
12
Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
98 min
1995 Hong Kong 52236 7.5 Movie Released NR
13
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
14 1957 Sweden 116226 8.1 Movie Released
15 1997 Italy 750960 8.6 Movie Released PG-13
16 1940 United States of America 100940 8.1 Movie Released NR
17
The Sea Inside
The Sea Inside
125 min
2004 France 85671 8 Movie Released PG-13
18 1992 Australia 41855 6.8 Movie Released
19 2004 United Kingdom 59138 7.5 Movie Released
20
Trainspotting
Trainspotting
94 min
1996 United Kingdom 732000 8.1 Movie Released R
21 1984 United Kingdom 60089 7.8 Movie Released
22 2000 United States of America 8704 7.2 Movie Released
23
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
24 1998 United States of America 1197920 8.5 Movie Released R
25
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda
121 min
2004 Italy 374612 8.1 Movie Released
26 2004 Argentina 105191 7.7 Movie Released R
27 2013 United States of America 747033 8.1 Movie Released
28 1993 United States of America 1468400 9 Movie Released R
29
A Separation
A Separation
123 min
2011 Australia 260952 8.3 Movie Released PG-13
30 2007 France 36338 7.2 Movie Released
31
The Hurt Locker
The Hurt Locker
131 min
2008 United States of America 476768 7.5 Movie Released
32
Into the Wild
Into the Wild
148 min
2007 United States of America 663145 8.1 Movie Released R
33
Parasite
Parasite
133 min
2019 South Korea 983364 8.5 Movie Released
34
The Emigrants
The Emigrants
192 min
1971 Sweden 7561 8 Movie Released PG
35 2006 France 413983 8.4 Movie Released R
36 2000 United States of America 909017 8.3 Movie Released NR
37 2017 United States of America 451038 7.3 Movie Released R
38
Son of Saul
Son of Saul
107 min
2015 France 52327 7.4 Movie Released R
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