Movies like A Dream of Red Mansions (1989)
The best movies like A Dream of Red Mansions (1989) are Carlos (2010), Gettysburg (1993) and The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992). If A Dream of Red Mansions hooked you with its drama and history, these 8 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedCarlos (2010)7.0/10 from 250 votes
- NewestWWE Royal Rumble 2025 (2025)Released 2025
Carlos (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 & history
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 & history
Worth the HypeMovies 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 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 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 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 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 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
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What are the best movies like A Dream of Red Mansions?
The closest matches to A Dream of Red Mansions are Carlos (2010), Gettysburg (1993) and The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992). Below are 5 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after A Dream of Red Mansions?
Start with Carlos (2010), the closest match to A Dream of Red Mansions.
What is the highest-rated movie like A Dream of Red Mansions?
Carlos (2010), rated 7.0/10 by 250 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like A Dream of Red Mansions?
WWE Royal Rumble 2025 (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Chinese movies like A Dream of Red Mansions?
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How are movies similar to A Dream of Red Mansions chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside A Dream of Red Mansions, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.