15 Movies Like Echoes from a Sombre Empire

Loved Echoes from a Sombre Empire? 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.

Rambo: First Blood Part II
#1

Rambo: First Blood Part II

John Rambo is released from prison by the government for a top-secret covert mission to the last place on Earth he'd want to return - the jungles of Vietnam.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Freedom to Love
#2

Freedom to Love

A sex education film dedicated to all forms of human sexuality.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Putin
#3

Putin

A portrait of a formidable political figure, unraveling the contrasting facets of an iron-fisted tyrant and a man haunted by fear.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Schumacher
#4

Schumacher

Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Triumph of the Will
#5

Triumph of the Will

A showcase of German chancellor and Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler at the 1934 Nuremberg Rally.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

John Candy: I Like Me
#6

John Candy: I Like Me

Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Audrey
#7

Audrey

An unprecedented and intimate look at the life, work and enduring legacy of British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Hitler: A Career
#8

Hitler: A Career

A keen chronicle of the unlikely rise to power of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) and a dissection of the Third Reich (1933-1945), but also an analysis of mass psychology and how the desperate crowd can be deceived and shepherded to the slaughterhouse.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
#9

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Anselm
#10

Anselm

This unique cinematic experience dives deep into an artist’s work and reveals his life path, inspiration, and creative process. It explores his fascination with myth and history. Past and present are interwoven to diffuse the line between film and painting, allowing the audience to be completely immersed in the remarkable world of one of the greatest contemporary artists, Anselm Kiefer. Wim Wenders shot this unique portrait over the course of two years in stunning 3D.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations
#11

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations

Starting with a long and lyrical overture, evoking the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, Riefenstahl covers twenty-one athletic events in the first half of this two-part love letter to the human body and spirit, culminating with the marathon, where Jesse Owens became the first track and field athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympics.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Fuck
#12

Fuck

A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Love, Antosha
#13

Love, Antosha

From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film looks not just at Anton's impressive career, but at a broader portrait of the man.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Tokyo-Ga
#14

Tokyo-Ga

German director Wim Wenders tries to explore the Tokyo that was depicted in the films of Yasujiro Ozu and finds a very different city.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Echoes from a Sombre Empire.

Seduced and Abandoned
#15

Seduced and Abandoned

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Echoes from a Sombre Empire.