15 Movies Like Dersu Uzala

Loved Dersu Uzala? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Your Heart Will Be Broken
#1

Your Heart Will Be Broken

High school student Polina is saved from bullying at her new school and makes a deal with the main bully Bars: he must pretend to be her boyfriend and protect her, and she must do everything he says. During this game, the couple develops real feelings, but her family and classmates have reasons to separate the lovers.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Dersu Uzala.

Mirror
#2

Mirror

A dying man in his forties recalls his childhood, his mother, the war and personal moments that tell of and juxtapose pivotal moments in Soviet history with daily life.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Dersu Uzala.

Russian Nymphet: Temptation
#3

Russian Nymphet: Temptation

A Russian teen turns the tables on her fashion photographer. Suddenly he doesn't like being the one on camera!

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Dersu Uzala.

Fib the Truth
#4

Fib the Truth

A couple in love spends time away from civilization, but the sudden arrivals of the younger sister and then the girl's ex-boyfriend violate the country idyll.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Dersu Uzala.

Kong: Skull Island
#5

Kong: Skull Island

Explore the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Dersu Uzala.

Brother Bear
#6

Brother Bear

When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths and rambunctious rams.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Dersu Uzala.

Dances with Wolves
#7

Dances with Wolves

Wounded Civil War soldier John Dunbar tries to commit suicide—and becomes a hero instead. As a reward, he's assigned to his dream post, a remote junction on the Western frontier, and soon makes unlikely friends with the local Sioux tribe.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Dersu Uzala.

Iron Mask
#8

Iron Mask

Commissioned to map the Far East territories of the Russian Empire, cartographer Jonathan Green sets off on a long journey of unbelievable adventures—making breath-taking discoveries and meeting mysterious creatures, Chinese princesses, deadly masters of oriental martial arts, and even the King of Dragons.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Dersu Uzala.

Naughty
#9

Naughty

In order to prevent the construction of a skyscraper in an urban forest, Elya, a young environmental activist, accepts a challenge from the mega wealthy developer: If after spending seven days with him, she doesn't fall for him, he'll stop the project. During this time of luxury and passion, Elya becomes increasingly attracted to him.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Dersu Uzala.

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
#10

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

A human child raised by wolves, must face off against a menacing tiger named Shere Khan, as well as his own origins.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Dersu Uzala.

Fidelity
#11

Fidelity

A successful obstetrician living a seemingly stable married life begins to question her relationship when emotional and physical intimacy fades. Suspecting her husband of betrayal, she seeks connection elsewhere, stepping into a hidden world that offers desire, control, and escape. As she navigates this parallel existence, the boundaries between loyalty, loneliness, and self-discovery slowly begin to blur.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Dersu Uzala.

Brother Bear 2
#12

Brother Bear 2

Kenai finds his childhood human friend Nita and the two embark on a journey to burn the amulet he gave to her before he was a bear, much to Koda's dismay.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Dersu Uzala.

Come and See
#13

Come and See

The invasion of a village in Belarus by German forces sends young Florya into the forest to join the weary Resistance fighters, against his family's wishes. There he meets a girl, Glasha, who accompanies him back to his village. On returning home, Florya finds his family and fellow peasants massacred. His continued survival amidst the brutal debris of war becomes increasingly nightmarish, a battle between despair and hope.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Dersu Uzala.

Invasion
#14

Invasion

Two years after the fall of the alien ship, the life of a young woman from Moscow has been changed forever. Her growing powers are now at the focus of both human and celestial investigation: an alien force takes an interest in her, and will stop short of nothing, including an invasion. Can love and compassion save humanity, when faced with a much greater and more demanding test this time?

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Dersu Uzala.

Stalker
#15

Stalker

Near a gray and unnamed city is the Zone, a place guarded by barbed wire and soldiers, and where the normal laws of physics are victim to frequent anomalies. A stalker guides two men into the Zone, specifically to an area in which deep-seated desires are granted.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Dersu Uzala.