15 Movies Like The Woodcutter Story

Loved The Woodcutter Story? 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.

No Thank You
#1

No Thank You

Heli Valkonen is desperately in love with her husband. But Matti is just not in the mood. He is only interested in playing computer games, dressed in worn out fleece pants. For him, a shoulder massage is the highest form of intimacy. When subtle hints, nice words and fetching clothes won't help, Heli resorts in direct, and increasingly direct action - in vain.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Woodcutter Story.

Code 3
#2

Code 3

A burned-out paramedic tries to survive his last 24 hours on the job while training a new recruit.

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

Bunny the Killer Thing
#3

Bunny the Killer Thing

A group of seven young friends travel to a cabin in the dark woods of Finland for the weekend, where they have the misfortune of encountering a creature that's half-human, half-rabbit. In addition to satisfying its killer instinct, the ferocious creature also needs to satiate another pressing appetite.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Woodcutter Story.

The Clique
#4

The Clique

A young girl tries to fit in with a clique of popular middle school girls after moving into the guest house of one of their homes.

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

Suburbicon
#5

Suburbicon

In the quiet family town of Suburbicon during the 1950s, the best and worst of humanity is hilariously reflected through the deeds of seemingly ordinary people. When a home invasion turns deadly, a picture-perfect family turns to blackmail, revenge and murder.

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

The Wait
#6

The Wait

The idyllic and secluded Finnish archipelago. The pandemic soars across the world. Elli’s world trembles as her husband’s old friend arrives at the island.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Woodcutter Story.

Defendor
#7

Defendor

A crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents.

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

The Creeps
#8

The Creeps

When a mysterious gateway between dimensions unleashes a horde of nasty little creatures into Vuokatti Ski Resort, Zach and his friends’ dream holiday takes a turn for the terrifying. What was supposed to be an epic party—filled with sex, drugs, rock ’n’ roll, and Hollywood legend Christopher Lambert—spirals into pure chaos as the Creeps run wild. Now, Zach must rise to the occasion, battle the pint-sized terrors, and prove that being a hero isn’t so different from the ‘80s movies he worships.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Woodcutter Story.

Fallen Leaves
#9

Fallen Leaves

In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by obstacles – from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Woodcutter Story.

Thin Ice
#10

Thin Ice

A dishonest insurance salesman's life quickly disintegrates during a Wisconsin winter when he teams up with a psychopath to steal a rare violin at the home of a reclusive farmer.

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

Restless
#11

Restless

Ari, a paramedic, is a chronic womanizer; he makes it a point of pride to never sleep with the same woman twice, and his nights are a long series of brazen one-night stands. But when Ari meets Tiina, something unexpected happens – he falls in love.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Woodcutter Story.

Dogs Don't Wear Pants
#12

Dogs Don't Wear Pants

A grieving heart surgeon struggling with the loss of his wife drifts through an emotionally detached life while raising his teenage daughter. His chance encounter with a dominatrix awakens feelings he thought were gone, drawing him into a dark and unconventional world where pain and desire intertwine.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Woodcutter Story.

The Other Side of Hope
#13

The Other Side of Hope

A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Woodcutter Story.

Light Light Light
#14

Light Light Light

Mariia visits her childhood home and reminisces about the summer of 1986, when a girl named Mimi arrived in the small village and filled the life of the then 15-year-old Mariia with light.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Woodcutter Story.

The Joneses
#15

The Joneses

A seemingly perfect family moves into a suburban neighborhood, but when it comes to the truth as to why they're living there, they don't exactly come clean with their neighbors.

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