Movies like Waking the Dead

This film delves into the aftermath of a young girl's death and how she watches over her family -- and her killer -- from a limbo-like afterlife. Its thematic exploration of love, grief, and acceptance makes it a kindred spirit to Waking the Dead.

Meet Joe Black is a romantic fantasy about death personified taking a holiday among the living and unexpectedly finding love. Fans of Waking the Dead might appreciate the similar thread of romance linked with mortality.

Ghost intertwines romance and supernatural elements as a murdered man becomes a spirit trying to communicate with his girlfriend to resolve unfinished matters. Fans of Waking the Dead will appreciate the themes of love transcending death.

This film, which spans various times due to the male protagonist's uncontrollable time-traveling ability, shares Waking the Dead's complex narrative and deep romantic storyline that defies the normal constraints of time.

Birth explores the impact of loss and the desperate search for closure, as a woman becomes convinced that a young boy is the reincarnation of her deceased husband. The movie's psychological depth and intriguing premise will resonate with fans of Waking the Dead.

Solaris is a sci-fi drama that deals with the resurfacing of lost loved ones through mysterious alien forces on a space station. The emotional and psychological complexities might attract audiences who enjoyed the haunting love story of Waking the Dead.