Movies like The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin: An Opera (1973)
The best movies like The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin: An Opera (1973) are WWE Money in the Bank 2018 (2018), WWE Crown Jewel 2021 (2021) and Hamlet (1996). If The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin: An Opera hooked you with its music and drama, these 12 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

Quick picks
- Highest ratedHamlet (1996)7.3/10 from 539 votes
- NewestWWE Royal Rumble 2025 (2025)Released 2025
WWE Money in the Bank 2018 (2018)
It will take place on June 17, 2018, at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. It will be the ninth event under the Money in the Bank chronology.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE Crown Jewel 2021 (2021)
The 2021 Crown Jewel was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE. It was the third Crown Jewel and took place on October 21, 2021, at Mohammed Abdu Arena on The Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of Riyadh Season. The event aired via pay-per-view and livestreaming, marking the first Crown Jewel to air on Peacock in the United States.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHamlet (1996)
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2025 (2025)
Royal Rumble (2025) was the 38th annual Royal Rumble presented by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The event took place on February 1, 2025 at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Big Four: Live in Sofia (2010)
When the 'Big Four' - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax - shared a stage together on 22nd June 2010 in Sofia, Bulgaria, the show was beamed live into over 550 theatres worldwide via satellite in a special HD cinematic event. The Big Four Live from Sofia includes full shows from all four bands as well as behind the scenes and interview footage. The legendary concert from the Sonisphere Festival was one of only 7 shows across Europe when the four monsters of metal shared a stage for the first time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisCarlos (2010)
The story of Venezuelan revolutionary, Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, who founded a worldwide terrorist organization and raided the OPEC headquarters in 1975 before being caught by the French police.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Wrestlemania X8 (2002)
WrestleMania X8 was the eighteenth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Sour Skittles. It took place on March 17, 2002 at the SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario. As the nWo continues their crusade against the WWF, wrestling's past meets wrestling's future when the People's Champion, the Rock, meets Hollywood Hulk Hogan. Meanwhile, Tripe H faces the greatest challenge of his career when he challenges Chris Jericho for the Undisputed Championship, with his vengeful ex-wife Stephanie McMahon in Jericho's corner.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992)
Following the release of Part III in 1990, Coppola, Barry Malkin, and Walter Murch edited the three films into chronological order to create this nearly ten-hour epic, incorporating scenes not part of the theatrical releases.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2018 (2018)
The 30th anniversary of Royal Rumble will come to the WWE Universe from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia tonight and you can get your tickets now! Relive incredible past Royal Rumble events on the award-winning WWE Network, and don’t miss out when Royal Rumble returns to Philadelphia.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2020 (2020)
The Road to WrestleMania begins with Royal Rumble. Thirty men and 30 women compete in the Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble Matches. Universal Champion “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt defends his title against Daniel Bryan, Asuka challenges Becky Lynch for the Raw Women’s Championship and much more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE SummerSlam 2021 (2021)
The biggest party of the Summer is not only back, but for the first time ever, will be taking place in an NFL arena at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Witness "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns take on John Cena for the WWE Universal Championship, Nikki A.S.H. facing off against Charlotte Flair & Rhea Ripley in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Raw Women's Championship, and The All Mighty WWE Champion Bobby Lashley defending his title against the unstoppable Goldberg.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGettysburg (1993)
In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee leads the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with the goal of marching through to Washington, D.C. The Union Army of the Potomac, under the command of General George G. Meade, forms a defensive position to confront the rebel forces in what will prove to be the decisive battle of the American Civil War.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin: An Opera?
The closest matches to The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin: An Opera are WWE Money in the Bank 2018 (2018), WWE Crown Jewel 2021 (2021) and Hamlet (1996). Below are 9 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin: An Opera?
Start with WWE Money in the Bank 2018 (2018), the closest match to The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin: An Opera.
What is the highest-rated movie like The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin: An Opera?
Hamlet (1996), rated 7.3/10 by 539 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin: An Opera?
WWE Royal Rumble 2025 (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin: An Opera?
Yes: WWE Money in the Bank 2018 (2018), WWE Crown Jewel 2021 (2021) and Hamlet (1996).
How are movies similar to The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin: An Opera chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin: An Opera, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.











