Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to What the Day Owes the Night List

  • The Kite Runner - Both stories explore themes of friendship and cultural heritage in tumultuous settings.
  • The Last Song - Centers around family dynamics and personal growth, similar to the character development in 'What the Day Owes the Night'.
  • A Prophet - Explores the themes of survival and identity in a challenging socio-political environment.
  • The Secret of the Grain - Focuses on immigrant experiences and family bonds within a multicultural context.
  • Kachorra - Addresses themes of love and betrayal in a culturally rich setting.
  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara - Explores friendship and self-discovery against a backdrop of beautiful landscapes, resonating with the journey aspect of 'What the Day Owes the Night'.
  • The Namesake - Examines the immigrant experience and cultural conflicts, similar to the themes of identity in 'What the Day Owes the Night'.
  • Wadjda - Tells a compelling story about cultural challenges and individual aspirations, paralleling the themes of personal growth.
  • Couscous - Focuses on family, heritage, and the struggles of daily life, akin to the family's narrative in 'What the Day Owes the Night'.
  • The Breadwinner - Highlights the resilience and strength of women in challenging socio-political environments.
  • In the Fade - Explores themes of loss, identity, and resilience in a turbulent backdrop.
  • The Orphanage - Mixes personal growth with cultural and dramatic elements in a haunting narrative.
  • The Intouchables - A beautiful story of friendship and overcoming challenges, paralleling human connections in 'What the Day Owes the Night'.
  • Mustang - Explores the challenges faced by young women in a conservative society, similar to personal struggles in 'What the Day Owes the Night'.
  • Lion - A journey of self-discovery and family connection separated by distance and culture.
  • Persepolis - An animated reflection on identity and cultural conflict, similar to the coming-of-age narrative.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - An inspiring story of resilience and familial bonds in the face of adversity.
  • The Motorcycle Diaries - Captures a transformative journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration.
  • My Name Is Nobody - Involves playful elements of adventure and identity, similar to the quest aspects of 'What the Day Owes the Night'.
  • Chaapak - Touches on social issues and personal resilience, akin to the emotional weight present in 'What the Day Owes the Night'.
  • Roma - Beautifully depicts personal and social issues through a deep cultural lens.
  • Amores Perros - Explores interconnected lives through themes of love, loss, and resilience.
  • Hotel Rwanda - Focuses on themes of survival and the impact of war on personal lives, resonating with the socio-political elements in 'What the Day Owes the Night'.
  • A Fistful of Dollars - The narrative offers a deep exploration of choice and consequence, similar to the character arcs in 'What the Day Owes the Night'.
  • The Farewell - Explores family bonds and cultural identity in a poignant narrative.
  • The Handmaiden - A rich story of love and betrayal within a historical backdrop, mirroring the complexities of personal relationships.
  • Wild Tales - Explores the dark sides of human nature and relationships with a blend of humor and tragedy.
  • The Great Beauty - A visual exploration of life’s beauty and imperfections, touching on existential themes like in 'What the Day Owes the Night'.
  • Sound of Metal - A deep dive into the personal struggles of a musician facing profound life changes.
  • Bicycle Thieves - An exploration of identity and socio-economic challenges, similar to the struggles depicted in 'What the Day Owes the Night'.
  • Never Look Away - Thought-provoking narrative on art, loss, and the will to survive against socio-political odds.
  • Room - Intense exploration of survival, identity, and the bond between mother and child.
  • The Pursuit of Love - Explores themes of love and societal expectation within a historical context.
  • A Fantastic Woman - Explores themes of identity and resilience in the face of personal and societal challenges.
  • Call Me by Your Name - A poignant story about love and self-discovery set against a rich cultural backdrop.
  • Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge - Combines themes of love, family, and cultural expectations with a rich emotional core.
  • The Invisible Man - A modern tale of survival and identity under challenging circumstances.
  • A Separation - Delves into complex family dynamics and personal conflicts in a cultural context.
  • The Father - A poignant exploration of aging, identity, and personal relationships.
  • The Kite Runner (2007) - Adaptation - A film adaptation that retains the essence of cultural identity and personal journeys similar to 'What the Day Owes the Night'.

Last updated: 2024-09-30 17:43:47

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
128 min
2007 China 82835 7.6 Movie Released
2
The Last Song
The Last Song
107 min
2010 United States of America 93106 6 Movie Released PG
3
A Prophet
A Prophet
155 min
2009 France 102788 7.8 Movie Released
4 2007 France 7955 7.4 Movie Released
5 2011 India 87183 8.2 Movie Released
6
The Namesake
The Namesake
122 min
2006 India 21928 7.5 Movie Released
7
Wadjda
Wadjda
98 min
2012 Germany 21594 7.5 Movie Released PG
8 2017 Canada 28526 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
9
In the Fade
In the Fade
106 min
2017 France 35926 7.1 Movie Released
10
The Orphanage
The Orphanage
105 min
2007 Spain 164495 7.4 Movie Released R
11 2011 France 940617 8.5 Movie Released R
12
Mustang
Mustang
97 min
2015 France 41208 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
13
Lion
Lion
118 min
2016 Australia 253376 8 Movie Released PG-13
14
Persepolis
Persepolis
95 min
2007 France 100824 8 Movie Released PG-13
15 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
16 2004 Argentina 105191 7.7 Movie Released R
17 1973 France 29921 7.3 Movie Released PG
18
Roma
Roma
135 min
2018 United Kingdom 170986 7.7 Movie Released R
19
Amores Perros
Amores Perros
154 min
2000 Mexico 254837 8.1 Movie Released R
20
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda
121 min
2004 Italy 374612 8.1 Movie Released
21 1964 Germany 235816 7.9 Movie Released R
22
The Farewell
The Farewell
100 min
2019 China 71942 7.5 Movie Released
23
The Handmaiden
The Handmaiden
145 min
2016 South Korea 176645 8.1 Movie Released
24
Wild Tales
Wild Tales
122 min
2014 Argentina 219271 8.1 Movie Released R
25 2013 France 98196 7.7 Movie Released
26
Sound of Metal
Sound of Metal
120 min
2020 United States of America 153005 7.7 Movie Released
27 1948 Italy 177123 8.3 Movie Released
28
Never Look Away
Never Look Away
189 min
2018 Germany 25812 7.7 Movie Released R
29
Room
Room
118 min
2015 Canada 455229 8.1 Movie Released R
30
The Pursuit of Love
The Pursuit of Love
59 min
SS 1 EP 3
2021 United Kingdom 5533 6.7 Serie Ended
31 2017 Chile 27500 7.2 Movie Released R
32 2017 Brazil 322880 7.8 Movie Released
33 1995 India 77971 8 Movie Released
34 2020 Australia 260026 7.1 Movie Released R
35
A Separation
A Separation
123 min
2011 Australia 260952 8.3 Movie Released PG-13
36
The Father
The Father
96 min
2020 France 198211 8.2 Movie Released
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