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10 Best Movies Like A Fool There Was

If you loved A Fool There Was, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Golden Chance

The Golden Chance

1915★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Fool There Was for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Despite her well-bred upbringing, Mary had disobeyed her family’s wishes and married Steve Denby, a petty thief whose penchant for booze has left them destitute. Mary answers an ad...

#2
Tarzan the Ape Man

Tarzan the Ape Man

1932★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Fool There Was for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

James Parker and Harry Holt are on an expedition in Africa in search of the elephant burial grounds that will provide enough ivory to make them rich. Parker's beautiful daughter Ja...

#3
Stripper

Stripper

1985★ 5.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Fool There Was for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A strippers' convention and a major contest. The movie focuses on a few strippers, each with her own strong motive to win....

#4
Strange Object

Strange Object

2020★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Fool There Was for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An archival investigation into the imperial image-making of the RAF ‘Z Unit’, which determined the destruction of human, animal and cultural life across Somaliland, as well as Afri...

#5
Florence Fight Club

Florence Fight Club

2015★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Fool There Was for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Intertwined stories from the gladiator/athletes participating to the Calcio Storico Fiorentino yearly championship....

#6
Nullarbor

Nullarbor

2011★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Fool There Was for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An animated road-movie set across the vast and barren landscape of Australia's Nullarbor Plain....