15 Movies Like The Promised Land
Loved The Promised Land? 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.
Queen of Hearts
Anne, a brilliant and dedicated advocacy lawyer specialising in society’s most vulnerable, children and young adults, lives what appears to be the picture-perfect life with her doctor-husband, Peter, and their twin daughters. When her estranged teenage stepson, Gustav, moves in with them, Anne’s escalating desire leads her down a dangerous rabbit hole which, once exposed, unleashes a sequence of events destined to destroy her world.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Promised Land.
The Last Viking
After serving fourteen years for robbery, Anker is released from prison and reunites with his mentally ill brother Manfred, who alone knows where the stolen money is hidden but has forgotten its location, sending them on a journey to recover the loot and confront who they are.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Promised Land.
Braveheart
Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's soldiers. This leads the village to revolt and, eventually, the entire country to rise up against English rule.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Promised Land.
The Patriot
After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, America, against the British, Benjamin reluctantly returns to his old life to protect his son.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Promised Land.
The Hunt
A teacher lives a lonely life, all the while struggling over his son’s custody. His life slowly gets better as he finds love and receives good news from his son, but his new luck is about to be brutally shattered by an innocent little lie.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Promised Land.
The Last Duel
King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire, Jacques Le Gris, by challenging him to a duel.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Promised Land.
Another Round
Four stagnant high school teachers decide to test out a theory that maintaining a constant level of intoxication will improve their overall lives.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Promised Land.
Checkered Ninja 3
In this 3rd installment Alex’s interest for Ninja missions is starting to vanish. He’ll rather spend his time with his friends and Checkered Ninja feels he is overlooked and is eager to engage in a new mission. The result of this is that Alex, by accident, ends up having a conflict with Marco, the bad boy boyfriend of Jessica, entangling him in a conflict he hasn’t asked for and he is pressured by Checkered Ninja to defend himself.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Promised Land.
Speak No Evil
A Danish family visits a Dutch family they met on a holiday. What was supposed to be an idyllic weekend slowly starts unraveling as the Danes try to stay polite in the face of unpleasantness.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Promised Land.
William Tell
The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when the European nations vie for supremacy within the Holy Roman Empire. The ambitious Austrian Empire, desiring more land, invades neighbouring Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. Protagonist William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Promised Land.
The Idiots
A group of people gather at a Copenhagen suburban home to break all the limitations and to bring out the 'inner idiot' in themselves.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Promised Land.
Outlaw King
Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Promised Land.
Medieval
The story of fifteenth century Czech icon and warlord, Jan Zizka, who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Promised Land.
Emancipation
Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Promised Land.
The Salvation
In 1870s America, a peaceful American settler kills his family's murderer which unleashes the fury of a notorious gang leader. His cowardly fellow townspeople then betray him, forcing him to hunt down the outlaws alone.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Promised Land.