Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like 1:54

If you loved 1:54, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Joe Bell

Joe Bell

2020★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1:54 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay....

#2
Freak Show

Freak Show

2018★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1:54 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The story of teenager Billy Bloom who, despite attending an ultra conservative high school, makes the decision to run for homecoming queen....

#3
Get Real

Get Real

1998★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1:54 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Sensitive rural town model student Steven Carter hides his gay feelings, except with his neighbor and best friend Linda. Suddenly his desperate search for partners leads to a blind...

#4
Boy Erased

Boy Erased

2018★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1:54 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program – or be pe...

#5
Giant Little Ones

Giant Little Ones

2019★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1:54 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Two popular teen boys, best friends since childhood, discover their lives, families, and girlfriends dramatically upended after an unexpected incident occurs on the night of a 17th...

#6
Higher Learning

Higher Learning

1995★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1:54 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

African-American student Malik is on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through c...

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