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Movies like Tides (2026)

The best movies like Tides (2026) are Rose of Nevada (2026), Leviathan (2013) and The Bounty (1984). If Tides hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Rose of Nevada (2026)

    When a fishing boat, the Rose of Nevada, lost with all hands 30 years ago, mysteriously reappears in the old harbour of a forgotten Cornish village, for those who remember, it’s surely a sign. The boat must go out to sea again and maybe then the luck of the devastated village will turn. Young father Nick and enigmatic newcomer Liam join captain Murgey, and they head to sea. But when they return, satisfied with their haul, something is amiss – they’ve slipped back in time, and the villagers greet them as if they are the original crew.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Leviathan (2013)

    An experimental portrait of the North American commercial fishing industry through the lens of GoPro cameras placed on a fishing vessel off the coast of New England.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. The Bounty (1984)

    An idyllic voyage to Tahiti in 1789 turns a crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty against its captain when they find a tropical paradise.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Heart of Champions (2021)

    During their last year at an Ivy League college in 1999, a group of friends and crew teammates' lives are changed forever when an army vet takes over as coach of their dysfunctional rowing team.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Rip Girls (2000)

    A teen-age girl and her father come to an island on Hawaii, they find a closer relationship to each other and think about changing the island. During her adventures, Sydney finds friends, a new hobby with her fantastic photography, and the truth about her mother.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

    When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Blue Lagoon: The Awakening (2012)

    Two high school students become stranded on a tropical island and must rely on each other for survival. They learn more about themselves and each other while falling in love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. The Ron Clark Story (2006)

    Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential. Based on a true story.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. The Fog (1980)

    Strange things begin to occur as a tiny California coastal town prepares to commemorate its centenary. Inanimate objects spring eerily to life; Rev. Malone stumbles upon a dark secret about the town's founding; radio announcer Stevie witnesses a mystical fire; and hitchhiker Elizabeth discovers the mutilated corpse of a fisherman. Then a mysterious iridescent fog descends upon the village, and more people start to die.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

    Young Jim Hawkins and his two best friends, Gonzo and Rizzo, embark on a voyage across the high seas in search of buried treasure, but soon find that not everyone onboard can be trusted.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. The Novice (2021)

    A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Halls of Montezuma (1951)

    Richard Widmark leads an all star cast of marine leathernecks including Jack Palance, Robert Wagner, Karl Malden, Richard Boone and Jack Webb into battle on a heavily fortified island. This action-packed story follows the squad as they pick their way through enemy-infested jungles on a time sensitive mission to find the source of the enemy rockets. As the mission progresses, the squad and leader overcome many challenges as they are transformed into an effective and efficient fighting unit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Your Sister's Sister (2011)

    Iris invites her friend Jack to stay at her family's island getaway after the death of his brother. At their remote cabin, Jack's drunken encounter with Hannah, Iris' sister, kicks off a revealing stretch of days.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)

    The Bounty leaves Portsmouth in 1787. Its destination: to sail to Tahiti and load bread-fruit. Captain Bligh will do anything to get there as fast as possible, using any means to keep up a strict discipline. When they arrive at Tahiti, it is like a paradise for the crew, something completely different than the living hell aboard the ship. On the way back to England, officer Fletcher Christian becomes the leader of a mutiny.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (1931)

    On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. One Last Shot (2026)

    Navy Seal Jake Harris must stop a team of mercenaries, led by his disillusioned former comrade, from disabling the US missile defense network.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Bait (2019)

    Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Sweetheart (2019)

    Jenn has washed ashore a small tropical island and it doesn’t take her long to realize she’s completely alone. She must spend her days not only surviving the elements, but must also fend off the malevolent force that comes out each night.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. God's Creatures (2022)

    In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Holler (2021)

    In a forgotten pocket of Southern Ohio where American manufacturing and opportunity are drying up, a determined young woman finds a ticket out when she is accepted to college. Alongside her older brother, Ruth Avery joins a dangerous scrap metal crew in order to pay her way. Together, they spend one brutal winter working the scrap yards during the day and stealing valuable metal from the once thriving factories by night. With her goal in sight, Ruth finds that the ultimate cost of an education for a girl like her may be more than she bargained for, and she soon finds herself torn between a promising future and the family she would leave behind.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Tides?

The closest matches to Tides are Rose of Nevada (2026), Leviathan (2013) and The Bounty (1984). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Tides?

Start with Rose of Nevada (2026), the closest match to Tides.

What is the highest-rated movie like Tides?

The Ron Clark Story (2006), rated 7.6/10 by 201 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Tides?

One Last Shot (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Tides?

Yes: Rose of Nevada (2026), Leviathan (2013) and The Bounty (1984).

How are movies similar to Tides chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Tides, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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