20 best movies like Nightwatching (2007)

List of the best movies like Nightwatching (2007): Mr. Turner, Kon-Tiki, Vincent & Theo, Exit Through the Gift Shop, Hitchcock, Alexander, The Laundromat, The Old Man & the Gun, Jimmy's Hall, Bobby Fischer Against the World.

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Markimdb: 6.8
Genredrama, biography, history
CountryUnited Kingdom, France, Germany, USA
Duration02:30

Eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner lives his last 25 years with gusto and secretly becomes involved with a seaside landlady, while his faithful housekeeper bears an unrequited love for him.

Markimdb: 7.2
Genredrama, adventure, biography, history
CountryNorway, United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany, Sweden
Duration01:49

The true story about legendary explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his epic crossing of the Pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947, in an effort to prove it was possible for South Americans to settle in Polynesia in pre-Columbian times.

Markimdb: 6.9
Genredrama, biography
CountryFrance, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, USA
Duration03:14

The tragic story of Vincent van Gogh broadened by focusing as well on his brother Theodore, who helped support Vincent. Based on the letters written between the two.

Markimdb: 8
Genrecomedy, documentary, crime, history
CountryUnited Kingdom
Duration01:27

Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can be seen on walls from post-hurricane New Orleans to the separation barrier on the Palestinian West Bank. Fiercely guarding his anonymity to avoid prosecution, Banksy has so far resisted all attempts to be captured on film. Exit Through the Gift Shop tells the incredible true story of how an eccentric French shop keeper turned documentary maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genredrama, biography, history
CountryUSA, United Kingdom
Duration01:38

    Hitchcock follows the relationship between director Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma Reville during the making of his most famous film "Psycho" - and the trials and tribulations the director faced from Hollywood censors.

    Markimdb: 5.6
    Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure, military, biography, history
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy, Morocco, Thailand
    Duration02:55

      Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genrecomedy, drama, biography, history
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:47

      When her idyllic vacation takes an unthinkable turn, Ellen Martin begins investigating a fake insurance policy, only to find herself down a rabbit hole of questionable dealings that can be linked to a Panama City law firm and its vested interest in helping the world's wealthiest citizens amass larger fortunes.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genrecomedy, drama, crime, biography
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom
      Duration02:33

      The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genredrama, biography, history
      CountryUnited Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, France, Belgium, Japan
      Duration01:49

      Jimmy Gralton returns from New York and reopens his beloved community hall, only to meet opposition from the local parish.

      Markimdb: 7.4
      Genredocumentary, biography, history, sport
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom
      Duration01:33

      The first documentary feature to explore the tragic and bizarre life of the late chess master Bobby Fischer.

      Markimdb: 7.5
      Genrecomedy, documentary, biography, history
      CountryUSA

      The stranger-than-fiction true story of George Lazenby, a poor Australian car mechanic who, through an unbelievable set of circumstances, landed the role of James Bond despite having never acted a day in his life.

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genreaction, melodrama, adventure, western, crime, biography, history
      CountryAustralia, United Kingdom, USA, France
      Duration01:50

      After getting threatened by Kelly's friends and family, Constable Fitzpatrick places the blame on Ned Kelly and exaggerates what happened. With the biggest ever award available, Kelly and his gang set into the wild, to remain hidden from everyone who seeks them. Even if it means having his family arrested, the Kelly Gang stay hidden and plan a way to get their names cleared.

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
      CountryUnited Kingdom
      Duration01:33

      As influential Italian artist Caravaggio dies in exile in 1610, he recalls his short life, from his childhood to his initial artistic failures to his later triumphs as he catches the eye of a sympathetic cardinal to his destructive relationship with a dashing gambler.

      Markimdb: 7.5
      Genrecomedy, drama, biography, history
      CountryUnited Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, USA
      Duration01:55

      England, early 18th century. The close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill, resulting in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favourite.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genrethriller, drama, biography, history
      CountrySouth Korea

      The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.

      Markimdb: 6.9
      Genremelodrama, drama, biography
      CountryUnited Kingdom, Luxembourg, France, Belgium, USA
      Duration01:40

      This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.

      Markimdb: 5.1
      Genredrama, biography
      CountryAustria, France, Germany, United Kingdom
      Duration02:11

      A portrait of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt whose lavish, sexual paintings came to symbolize the art nouveau style of the late 19th and early 20th century.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genrecomedy, drama, biography
      CountryUnited Kingdom
      Duration01:20

      The story of Swiss painter and sculptor Alberto Giacometti.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
      CountryFrance
      Duration02:38

      The life of Camille Claudel, a french sculptor who becomes the apprentice of Auguste Rodin and later his lover. Her passion for her art and Rodin drive her further away from reason and rationality.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genrethriller, drama, military, biography, history
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom
      Duration01:48

      Based on Mariane Pearl's account of the terrifying and unforgettable story of her husband, Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl's life and death.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genrecomedy, drama, crime, biography
      CountryCanada

      Based on a true story, a hot shot Washington DC lobbyist and his protégé go down hard as their schemes to peddle influence lead to corruption and murder.

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genredrama, adventure, biography, history
      CountryUnited Kingdom, France, Spain
      Duration02:34

      1492: Conquest of Paradise depicts Christopher Columbus’ discovery of The New World and his effect on the indigenous people.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genredrama, military, biography, history
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA

      Disgusted with the policies of King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell plans to take his family to the New World. But on the eve of their departure, Cromwell is drawn into the tangled web of religion and politics that will result in the English Civil War.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genrecomedy, drama, biography, history
      CountryUnited Kingdom
      Duration01:53

      A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.

      Markimdb: 5.5
      Genredrama, crime, biography, history
      CountryUnited Kingdom, Japan, USA
      Duration01:50

      Fact and fiction are combined in this story about Jack Ruby and a stripper, Candy Cane, and how they become involved in a conspiracy to kill J.F.K.

      Markimdb: 7.5
      Genremelodrama, drama, music, biography, history
      CountryFrance
      Duration01:55

      It's late 17th century. The viola da gamba player Monsieur de Sainte Colombe comes home to find that his wife died while he was away. In his grief he builds a small house in his garden into wich he moves to dedicate his life to music and his two young daughters Madeleine and Toinette, avoiding the outside world. Rumor about him and his music is widespread, and even reaches to the court of Louis XIV, who wants him at his court in Lully's orchestra, but Monsieur de Sainte Colombe refuses. One day a young man, Marin Marais, comes to see him with a request, he wants to be taught how to play the violin.

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genredrama, military, biography, history
      CountryHungary, United Kingdom

      Based upon the final confession of Adolf Eichmann, made before his execution in Israel, of his role in Hitler's plan for the final solution.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genredrama, biography, history
      CountryFrance, Germany, Netherlands
      Duration01:46

      This French-German-Dutch biopic on the life of 17th century Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn is told in flashbacks from the point-of-view of the aged artist. Soon after establishing his career as a painter in Amsterdam, he marries the radiant Saskia. As he makes a name for himself, he can soon afford to buy a large house by teaching wealthy aristocrats how to paint. However, the couple's happiness is short-lived; Saskia dies soon after bearing their son, Titus. Crushed, van Rijn seeks comfort first in the arms of his maid Geertje and then with his second wife, Hendrickje, who gives birth to a daughter. In spite of his genius, van Rijn's determinedly eccentric behavior alienates the very members of the elite who were paying his bills. At one point, the artist's home and belongings, including many of his paintings, are seized and sold for humiliatingly low prices in a rigged auction.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, France, Hungary, Netherlands
      Duration02:37

      After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genredrama, biography, history
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
      Duration02:31

        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.

        Markimdb: 6.5
        Genredrama, biography, history
        CountryUSA, Russia, United Kingdom
        Duration02:30

        Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.

        Markimdb: 6.4
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryFrance
        Duration01:29

        Aurore has separated, just lost her job and learns that she is going to be a grandmother.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genrecomedy, drama, biography
        CountryFrance, USA
        Duration01:50

        On the rocky path to sobriety after a life-changing accident, John Callahan discovers the healing power of art, willing his injured hands into drawing hilarious, often controversial cartoons, which bring him a new lease on life.

        Markimdb: 6.3
        Genrecomedy, drama, crime, biography
        CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, Puerto Rico

        FBI informant Jim Hoffman lures troubled automobile magnate John DeLorean to an undercover sting for cocaine trafficking.

        Markimdb: 4.9
        Genrecomedy
        CountryDenmark
        Duration01:40

        Thomas, former successful stand up comedian will do anything to get back on the top. Unfortunately at the same time his teenage daughter demands his whole attention threatening the comeback he wants so badly...

        Markimdb: 7.5
        Genredrama, biography, history
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:13

        Lawyer Richard Goodwin discovers that 'Twenty-One', a successful TV quiz show, is rigged and decides to expose the team behind the show.

        Markimdb: 6.9
        Genredrama, biography, history
        CountryRepublic of Ireland, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, France, USA
        Duration01:46

        Famed but tormented artist Vincent van Gogh spends his final years in Arles, France, painting masterworks of the natural world that surrounds him.

        Markimdb: 6.7
        Genrecomedy, drama, music, biography
        CountryPalestine, United Kingdom, Qatar, Netherlands, Egypt, United Arab Emirates

        Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."

        Markimdb: 6.6
        Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, biography
        CountryUnited Kingdom
        Duration01:30

        An adaptation of celebrity chef Nigel Slater's bestselling memoir, 'Toast' is the ultimate nostalgic trip through everything edible in 1960's Britain. Nigel's mother was always a poor cook, but her chronic asthma and addiction to all things canned does not help.

        Markimdb: 7.5
        Genredrama, biography, history
        CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, France
        Duration02:08

        "Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Civil Rights Act.

        Markimdb: 5.7
        Genremelodrama, drama, history
        CountryUnited Kingdom, France, Italy, Austria
        Duration01:55

        Set in the 17th-century, an Italian nobleman weds an impoverished countess, who is wooed by the King of Piedmont and faces pressure from his entire court to succumb to his wishes.

        Markimdb: 5.5
        Genredrama, crime, biography, history
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Belgium, USA, Germany, France
        Duration01:43

        London, England, April 2015. Brian Reader, a retired thief, gathers an unlikely gang of burglars to perpetrate the biggest and boldest heist in British history. The thieves assault the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company and escape with millions in goods and money. But soon the cracks between the gang members begin to appear when they discuss how to share the loot.

        Markimdb: 6.4
        Genrecomedy, drama, crime, biography
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:45

        An eighteen year old high school drop out and his twenty-seven year old friend start trafficking marijuana across the border of Canada in order to make money and their lives are changed forever.

        Markimdb: 7.5
        Genrecomedy, documentary, biography, history
        CountryUSA, United Kingdom
        Duration01:30

        An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru names Carlos.

        Markimdb: 6.7
        Genredrama, military, biography, history
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:36

        April 14, 1865. One gunshot. One assassin hell-bent on killing a tyrant, as he charged the 16th President of the United States. And in one moment, our nation was forever changed. This is the most dramatic and resonant crime in American history: the true story of the killing of Abraham Lincoln. From Executive Producers Ridley Scott and Tony Scott, and narrated by Tom Hanks, National Geographic Channel's first ever docudrama, Killing Lincoln, based on the New York Times bestseller, combines re-creations with historical insight in a thrilling chronicle of the final days of President Lincoln and his assassin, John Wilkes Booth.

        Markimdb: 7
        Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
        CountryFrance, United Kingdom, Thailand
        Duration02:12

        The story of Aung San Suu Kyi as she becomes the core of Burma's democracy movement, and her relationship with her husband, writer Michael Aris.

        Markimdb: 7.1
        Genredrama, biography
        CountryUnited Kingdom
        Duration01:25

        This character study joins the painter at the height of his fame in 1642, when his adored wife suddenly dies and his work takes a dark, sardonic turn that offends his patrons. By 1656, he is bankrupt but consoles himself with the company of pretty maid Hendrickje, whom he's unable to marry. Their relationship brings ostracism but also some measure of happiness. The final scenes find him in his last year, 1669, physically enfeebled but his spirit undimmed.

        Markimdb: 6.3
        Genrecomedy, drama, crime, biography
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Spain
        Duration02:01

        Biopic about 1970s Welsh marijuana trafficker Howard Marks, whose inventive smuggling schemes made him a huge success in the drug trade, as well as leading to dealings with both the IRA and British Intelligence. Based on Marks' biography with the same title.

        Markimdb: 8.4
        Genredocumentary, biography, history
        CountryFrance, Brazil, Italy
        Duration01:50

        During the last forty years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever changing humanity. He has witnessed the major events of our recent history ; international conflicts, starvations and exodus… He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of the wild fauna and flora, of grandiose landscapes : a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet's beauty. Sebastião's Salgado's life and work are revealed to us by his son, Juliano, who went with him during his last journeys, and by Wim Wenders, a photographer himself.

        Markimdb: 7.3
        Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, history
        CountryFrance, Belgium
        Duration01:52

        Paris, France, December 1897. The young playwright Edmond Rostand feels like a failure. Inspiration has abandoned him. Married and father of two children, desperate and penniless, he persuades the great actor Constant Coquelin to perform the main role in his new play. But there is a problem: Coquelin wants to premiere it at Christmas and Edmond has not written a single word.




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