Movies like El Nuevo Chaka (2013)
The best movies like El Nuevo Chaka (2013) are Hands of Stone (2016), Grindhouse (2007) and The Truth About Emanuel (2013). If El Nuevo Chaka hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedHunting Season (2025)7.4/10 from 490 votes
- NewestHungry (2026)Released 2026
- In SpanishPoison for the Fairies (1986)Also in Spanish
Hands of Stone (2016)
The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGrindhouse (2007)
Grindhouse combines Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror, a horror comedy about a group of survivors who battle zombie-like creatures, and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof, an action thriller about a murderous stuntman who kills young women with modified vehicles. It is presented as a double feature with fictitious exploitation trailers preceding each segment.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Truth About Emanuel (2013)
A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHunted (2021)
A woman flees two serial killers who are hot on her heels in a forest.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEnd of the Spear (2005)
"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to death by the Waodani in 1956, a series of events unfold to change the lives of not only the slain missionaries' families, but also Mincayani and his people.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHunting Season (2025)
When a reclusive survivalist and his daughter rescue a mysterious, wounded woman from a river, they become entangled in a deadly web of violence and revenge, forcing them to confront a brutal criminal to survive.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Milagro Beanfield War (1988)
The accidental breakdown of an irrigation valve launches a hot confrontation between the mainly Latino farmers in a tiny New Mexico town and the real estate developers and politicians determined to acquire their land for a golf resort.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMackenna's Gold (1969)
A bandit kidnaps a Marshal who has seen a map showing a gold vein on Indian lands, but other groups are looking for it too, while the Apache try to keep the secret location undisturbed.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Boogeyman (2023)
Still reeling from the tragic death of their mother, a teenage girl and her younger sister find themselves plagued by a sadistic presence in their house and struggle to get their grieving father to pay attention before it’s too late.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPoison for the Fairies (1986)
In 1965 Mexico City, Flavia, a wealthy yet lonely schoolgirl, befriends Veronica, a young orphan girl who has a fascination with witchcraft. Veronica convinces Flavia that she is a real witch and forces her to be her assistant. The children's games gradually become more serious and Veronica demands more from Flavia.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDon't Move (2024)
A grieving woman in a secluded forest encounters a killer who injects her with a paralytic drug. As her body shuts down, her fight for survival begins.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisInfluencers (2025)
In the picturesque landscapes of Southern France, a young woman's chilling fascination with murder and identity theft sends her life into a whirlwind of chaos.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisScary Movie 3 (2003)
News anchorwoman Cindy Campbell has to investigate mysterious crop circles and killing video tapes, and help the President stop an alien invasion in the process.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSee No Evil (1971)
In the English countryside, Sarah Rexton, recently blinded in a horse riding accident, moves in with her uncle's family and gallantly adjusts to her new condition, unaware that a killer stalks them.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrue Grit (2010)
Following the murder of her father by a hired hand, a 14-year-old farm girl sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. Marshal she can find—a man with 'true grit'—Reuben J. 'Rooster' Cogburn.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Dance of Reality (2013)
'Having broken away from my illusory self, I was desperately seeking a path and a meaning to life.' This phrase perfectly sums up Alejandro Jodorowsky’s biographical project: reconstituting the incredible adventure of his life. He was born in 1929 Tocopilla, a coastal town on edge of the Chilean desert, where he discovered the fundamentals of reality, as he underwent an unhappy and alienated childhood as part of an uprooted family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHungry (2026)
A group of holidaymakers must fight for their lives against a rampaging hippo on the loose after becoming lost in the Louisiana swamplands.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Boogeyman: Origins (2023)
Explores the Spanish origins of the character's story, where he is a tuberculosis patient from Almeria who will do anything to get well, even consuming the blood of the kids he kidnaps in a sack.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDust Bunny (2025)
Ten-year-old Aurora asks her hitman neighbor to kill the monster under her bed that she claims ate her family. To protect her, he must battle an onslaught of assassins while accepting that some monsters are real.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Map That Leads to You (2025)
Heather is a young woman traveling Europe with friends before starting her perfectly planned life. A chance meeting with Jack sparks an unexpected romance that leads to deep emotional discovery. As secrets and life choices test their bond, her path changes forever.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLos Viejones De Guanajuato (2016)
The Ramirez are a respected family determined to defend their land — and the land of the workers of Rancho Seco — from growing threats in the Salamanca region. Los Garcia, a ruthless criminal group, are pressuring local families to sell their property in order to expand their operations. Behind the intimidation lies a larger plan: constructing a landing strip for small aircraft to support their drug trafficking activities. When the Garcias begin targeting members of the Ramirez family, the conflict escalates beyond negotiation. Proud men from Guanajuato, the Ramirezes refuse to surrender. What begins as a land dispute quickly turns into a violent confrontation, where bullets fly and blood is spilled in a battle to protect honor, family, and territory.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
En Las Garras De La Bestia (2021)
In Tijuana, Baja California, life becomes unbearable for a woman who is constantly harassed by a neighbor. Seeking peace and a fresh start, she decides to leave everything behind and cross into the United States in hopes of building a safer life. After finding work, she slowly begins to uncover a horrifying truth: the people she works for are involved in abducting young girls, murdering them, and trafficking their organs. Terrified but determined, she must find a way to gather evidence and alert the authorities without exposing herself to deadly danger. Caught in a web of fear and violence, her courage becomes the only weapon she has against a ruthless criminal network.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Pueblo Nuevo (2020)
In the small village of Concepción de Buenos Aires, Jalisco, two rival families — the Barajas and the Cortes — live in constant tension. A heated horse race competition reignites old grudges when the Cortes publicly accuse the Barajas of cheating, turning rivalry into open hostility. The conflict escalates when the Cortes kidnap Coty, the wife of Rigo Barajas, in an act of revenge meant to humiliate and break their opponents. Refusing to stand by, the Barajas take matters into their own hands and launch a determined search to rescue Coty. What begins as a family dispute transforms into a violent confrontation, where justice may come either through bullets or behind prison bars. In a land ruled by pride and tradition, honor must be defended at any cost.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Deportados (2019)
A group of men and women attempt to cross from Mexico into the United States in pursuit of the American dream. Driven by poverty, hope, and desperation, they risk everything for the promise of a better life. But their journey turns into a nightmare. Some immigration agents of Latin descent abuse their power, secretly hunting and killing migrants during their time off duty. Those who manage to survive the crossing face new forms of exploitation. Women who reach the United States are deceived and forced into prostitution in local bars, while the men encounter discrimination and rejection — even from members of their own community. In a world shaped by prejudice, corruption, and broken promises, survival becomes the only dream left.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
En Mis Propias Manos (2019)
The wife of a respected police officer suffers in silence as she endures ongoing physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of her husband. Behind closed doors, her life becomes a cycle of fear, control, and isolation. Although fellow officers and close friends begin to suspect that something is wrong, she remains too afraid to speak out. Shame and intimidation keep her trapped in the abusive relationship. It is only when other women confide in her about their own experiences with domestic violence that she finds the strength to break her silence. Encouraged by their support, she decides to confront the truth and formally accuse her husband. A powerful drama about courage, survival, and the difficult path toward justice.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
La Muerte De Un Federal (2019)
A powerful drug organization seeks to expand its operations by securing a private transportation route through corrupt government connections. Their primary target is Agent Rodolfo Campos, a respected official whose approval would guarantee safe passage for their shipments across multiple territories. To influence him, a woman working within the criminal network approaches Agent Ignacio Portillo — Rodolfo’s close friend — hoping he can persuade him to cooperate in exchange for a large sum of money. As pressure mounts and loyalties are tested, a critical mistake triggers a chain of events that leads to Rodolfo’s betrayal. In a world where friendship and corruption collide, one wrong move exposes hidden agendas and unleashes consequences that no one anticipated.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Las Aventuras Del Pollo Y El Frijol (2019)
After accidentally becoming involved in a killing, two lifelong friends known as Mr. Chicken and Mr. Bean flee their hometown to avoid trouble. With nowhere else to go, they travel to another town in search of their cousin Lucho, hoping he can help them find work. When they arrive, Lucho explains that there are no regular jobs available. However, his boss — an extremely jealous man — is urgently looking to hire two bodyguards who are openly gay to guard his wife, believing they would pose no romantic threat. Desperate for money and a fresh start, Mr. Chicken and Mr. Bean see an opportunity. Determined to land the job, they go to ridiculous lengths to convince everyone they are the perfect candidates. What follows is a series of misunderstandings, comic situations, and escalating complications as they struggle to maintain their disguise — while trying not to expose their secret past.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Sorpresa Desde El Infierno (2022)
A family involved in illegal business dealings begins to be executed by a mysterious killer. A deaf man approaches them to help them. And many suspects arise from the disappearances. The family starts to fall apart by the killer but no where to be found.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
El Motero (2018)
Two rival families compete for control of the illicit drug trade in their region, each determined to dominate the territory at any cost. Within the Morales family, Gustavo is considered the black sheep — impulsive, conflicted, and vulnerable. Sensing weakness, the Cortés family exploits Gustavo as their strategic advantage, using him as the Achilles’ heel to dismantle the Morales operation from within. As betrayal deepens and loyalties fracture, the power struggle intensifies into a ruthless battle for dominance. In a world where family is both strength and vulnerability, one man’s weakness could determine who controls the empire.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
La Venganza De Una Viuda (2021)
Pedro, the husband of Maria, finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time and is brutally murdered by a feared man known as "El Diablo." Left devastated, Maria is forced to face a life without the man she loved. But grief soon turns into determination. Refusing to accept his death as fate, she embarks on a relentless path of revenge. As Maria tracks down the man responsible, she enters a dangerous world of violence and power, where every step brings her closer to the truth — and to the consequences of her choices. In a story of loss, courage, and vengeance, Maria will not rest until justice is served.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like El Nuevo Chaka?
The closest matches to El Nuevo Chaka are Hands of Stone (2016), Grindhouse (2007) and The Truth About Emanuel (2013). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after El Nuevo Chaka?
Start with Hands of Stone (2016), the closest match to El Nuevo Chaka.
What is the highest-rated movie like El Nuevo Chaka?
Hunting Season (2025), rated 7.4/10 by 490 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like El Nuevo Chaka?
Hungry (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Spanish movies like El Nuevo Chaka?
Yes: Poison for the Fairies (1986), The Dance of Reality (2013) and The Boogeyman: Origins (2023).
How are movies similar to El Nuevo Chaka chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside El Nuevo Chaka, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.