Movies like The Death of a Lumberjack

Inspired by a true story, Into the Wild follows a young man who abandons his conventional life to live in the Alaskan wilderness. Like The Death of a Lumberjack, it features an individual's interaction with nature, self-discovery, and the challenges of solitary life in the wild.

While more focused on the adventures of a sled dog, The Call of the Wild paints a vivid picture of the Klondike Gold Rush era, including the logging industry. Fans of The Death of a Lumberjack will appreciate the struggle against nature and the pursuit of survival under harsh conditions.

In the aftermath of the Civil War, a gripping game of cat and mouse unfolds in the snowy Montana wilderness. Seraphim Falls digs into themes of redemption and revenge with a similar wilderness backdrop, appealing to those who admired the tone and environment portrayed in The Death of a Lumberjack.

Focusing on a struggling mining community in Northern Minnesota, North Country deals with a tough work environment and a stand against injustice. Although it's about mining rather than logging, the movie's themes of labor rights and resilience will strike a chord with audiences of The Death of a Lumberjack.

Set against a backdrop of mystery and a tense interracial romance, Snow Falling on Cedars captures the raw beauty and difficulty of life in a logging town. Those entranced by the atmospheric portrayal of a lumberjack community in The Death of a Lumberjack will find similar elements at play amidst its haunting narrative.