Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 21, 2026

10 Best Movies Like A Short Story

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

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#1
Khamosh Adalat Jaari Hai

Khamosh Adalat Jaari Hai

2017★ 8.0

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

A mock trial during the rehearsal of a play quickly turns into a gripping drama about desire, gender issues, power and control, this is an adaptation of playwright Vijay Tendulkar'...

#2
Hello

Hello

2023★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Short Story for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

During one of their night stays, three college teens play a silly prank where they randomly call people and tell them that they know who that person is and what they have done. Wha...

#3
Hello

Hello

2013★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Short Story for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The film tells the story of three best friends named Ako, Aki and Awang, who are well-known in their village for their mischievous and humourous pranks. The trio work for Pak Man. ...

#4
Lola's Secret

Lola's Secret

1984★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Short Story for fans of Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Young man has his dreams come true when the sexy new maid seduces him. But she also has a secret that leads to trouble....

#5
Qwerty

Qwerty

2012★ 6.4

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

The movie is a fictionalized account of a disgruntled cop who has been wrongly implicated in a torture video that went viral. It begins on his last night of duty, as he is about to...

#6
Sovereign

Sovereign

2025★ 6.8

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

Struggling single father Jerry indoctrinates his son Joe into the sovereign citizen movement, teaching him that laws are mere illusions and freedom is something you take. But, as J...