
Movies that feel likeCarandiru (2003)
If you loved Carandiru, the closest films we have are Brainstorm (2001), You Can Count on Me (2000) and The Son's Room (2001). All three share Carandiru's contemplative feel, which is what we rank on before quality.
Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is Treeless Mountain (2009).
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If Carandiru hit the spot, these will too


You Can Count on Me
2000 · dir. Kenneth Lonergan
🍅 95%★ 7.5dramaParamount+
Both lean on stillness more than on drama
The difference: Reviewed even better





Confessions of a Brazilian Call Girl
2011 · dir. Marcus Baldini
★ 6.2dramaRent or buy
Both working the same drama territory





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