Movies Like A Canterbury Tale

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

I Know Where I'm Going!

1945·1h 31m·★ 7.4·Michael Powell

2 shared crewDir. Michael PowellDP: Erwin Hillier

Mrs. Miniver

1942·2h 14m·★ 7.6·William Wyler

Themes: home front, england, black and whiteFans also likedDrama & War

Hope and Glory

1987·1h 53m·★ 7.3·John Boorman

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Went the Day Well?

1942·1h 32m·★ 7.5·Alberto Cavalcanti

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Contraband

1940·1h 31m·★ 6.9·Michael Powell

Both star Hay Petrie & Esmond KnightDir. Michael Powell

From Here to Eternity

1953·1h 58m·★ 7.6·Fred Zinnemann

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As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me

2001·2h 38m·★ 7.3·Hardy Martins

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The Eagle Has Landed

1976·2h 15m·★ 6.9·John Sturges

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Midway

1976·2h 12m·★ 6.8·Jack Smight

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The Cardinal

1963·3h 5m·★ 6.8·Otto Preminger

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The Victors

1963·2h 55m·★ 6.9·Carl Foreman

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The Naked Edge

1961·1h 40m·★ 6.6·Michael Anderson

DP: Erwin HillierStarring Eric Portman

One of Our Aircraft Is Missing

1942·1h 42m·★ 7.0·Michael Powell

Starring Eric PortmanDir. Michael PowellWar & Drama

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939·2h 10m·★ 8.1·Frank Capra

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Frankenstein

1931·1h 10m·★ 7.7·James Whale

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My Darling Clementine

1946·1h 37m·★ 7.7·John Ford

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His Girl Friday

1940·1h 32m·★ 7.8·Howard Hawks

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Repulsion

1965·1h 45m·★ 7.5·Roman Polanski

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Duck Soup

1933·1h 8m·★ 7.7·Leo McCarey

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Night Train to Munich

1940·1h 36m·★ 7.2·Carol Reed

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How Good Is A Canterbury Tale?

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