15 Movies Like Kartini: Princess of Java

Loved Kartini: Princess of Java? 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.

Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!
#1

Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!

After repeatedly failing their missions, Detectives Bene, Boris, Jegel, and Oki are given one last chance: to go undercover in a nursing home in search of a fugitive wanted for the murder of the mayor’s child.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Kartini: Princess of Java.

Erin Brockovich
#2

Erin Brockovich

A twice-divorced mother of three who sees an injustice, takes on the bad guy and wins -- with a little help from her push-up bra. Erin goes to work for an attorney and comes across medical records describing illnesses clustered in one nearby town. She starts investigating and soon exposes a monumental cover-up.

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

The Corpse Washer
#3

The Corpse Washer

Lela, a mortician, finds something odd about the body of her mother who died suddenly. Trapped in sacred tension and a tense horror journey, Lela discovers another oddity in the body of the corpse she was bathing.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Kartini: Princess of Java.

Gandhi
#4

Gandhi

In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.

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

Steve Jobs
#5

Steve Jobs

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.

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

172 Days
#6

172 Days

A young woman with a troubled past turns to religion as she seeks purpose in life — and a chance at finding true love.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Kartini: Princess of Java.

Dear David
#7

Dear David

A secret fantasy blog might jeopardize the promising future of Laras, a talented student, when the blog is revealed to her entire school.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Kartini: Princess of Java.

The Ron Clark Story
#8

The Ron Clark Story

Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential. Based on a true story.

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

A Letter to My Youth
#9

A Letter to My Youth

A rebellious teen and a reserved caretaker form an unlikely bond in an orphanage as they come to terms with their painful pasts.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Kartini: Princess of Java.

A Little Princess
#10

A Little Princess

When her father enlists to fight for the British in WWI, young Sara Crewe goes to New York to attend the same boarding school her late mother attended. She soon clashes with the severe headmistress, Miss Minchin, who attempts to stifle Sara's creativity and sense of self-worth.

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

Reading Lolita in Tehran
#11

Reading Lolita in Tehran

In revolutionary Iran, as fundamentalists tighten their grip on society, a professor secretly gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to read and discuss forbidden classics of Western literature, including Lolita and Pride and Prejudice. Based on the bestselling memoir by Azar Nafisi. A film by Eran Riklis starring Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson), Zar Amir (Holy Spider), and Mina Kavani (No Bears).

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

Glory Road
#12

Glory Road

In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.

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

Young Woman and the Sea
#13

Young Woman and the Sea

This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.

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

Vina: Before 7 Days
#14

Vina: Before 7 Days

Victim of atrocities by motorbike gangs in Cirebon, VINA did not accept that her death was called a single accident. Her spirit enters to reveal the facts. Before 7 Days, what actually happened?

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Kartini: Princess of Java.

Jumbo
#15

Jumbo

Desperate to prove to his peers that he’s more than a chubby kid that never wins at anything, little Don wishes to win his local talent show by performing a stageplay inspired from a storybook written by his late parents. When unfortunately a bully stole that book, at the same time a little ghost appeared from the spirit world asking for Don’s help to reunite her with her parents’ spirits. The two new friends then embark on an exciting adventure to help each other and learn the true meaning of friendship.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Kartini: Princess of Java.