Movies like The Book of Eli

Set in a future where humans have become infertile, Children of Men shares the bleakness and despair of The Book of Eli, while also providing a gripping tale of hope and the will to protect something precious to ensure humanity's future.

If The Book of Eli's ravaged landscapes and intense action sequences are your adrenaline fix, Mad Max: Fury Road will not disappoint. This high-octane film takes you on a wild ride through a dystopian desert wasteland with incredible vehicular combat and a strong survival theme.

The Road paints a grim picture of the post-apocalyptic world, much like The Book of Eli does. With its focus on the relationship between a father and son trying to survive in a desolate landscape, it offers a powerful narrative about the lengths one will go to protect family.

Sharing The Book of Eli's post-apocalyptic setting, I Am Legend follows the sole survivor in New York City battling against mutated beings. The film's exploration of loneliness and the endurance of hope echoes the solemn journey of Eli.

Oblivion features a future Earth that has been ravaged and abandoned, similar to the setting of The Book of Eli. Its storyline, which involves uncovering the truth behind Earth's devastation, provides a thought-provoking twist that fans of dystopian tales will appreciate.

Although set in a future where the Earth is completely flooded, Waterworld offers a similar survivalist adventure in a dystopian environment. The protagonist's role as an unwilling savior finds a parallel in Eli's journey.

Kevin Costner's The Postman, which takes place in a post-apocalyptic America, explores the restoration of hope through symbols and institutions, akin to The Book of Eli's themes around faith and persistence in the face of despair.

Doomsday delivers a gritty tale of survival in a quarantined Scotland after a deadly virus outbreak, reflecting The Book of Eli's theme of navigating through dangerous, lawless territories. Fans of brutal action and dystopian settings will feel right at home.