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10 Best Movies Like 2016: Obama's America

If you loved 2016: Obama's America, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Old School

Old School

2003★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2016: Obama's America for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater....

#2
Cape Fear

Cape Fear

1962★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2016: Obama's America for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever ...

#3
The Gatekeepers

The Gatekeepers

2012★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2016: Obama's America for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In an unprecedented and candid series of interviews, six former heads of the Shin Bet — Israel's intelligence and security agency — speak about their role in Israel's decades-long ...

#4
The U

The U

2009★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2016: Obama's America for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Throughout the 1980s, Miami, Florida, was at the center of a racial and cultural shift taking place throughout the country. Overwhelmed by riots and tensions, Miami was a city in f...

#5
22 Jump Street

22 Jump Street

2014★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2016: Obama's America for fans of Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a ...

#6
300

300

2007★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2016: Obama's America for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the bat...