Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 24, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Absent

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

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#1
At Last

At Last

2023★ 6.0

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

On a seemingly ordinary night in Istanbul, a young couple are on the way to a friend’s farewell party. They soon begin to face the strenuous challenges of navigating their city, ca...

#2
Blood Simple

Blood Simple

1985★ 7.3

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

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues afte...

#3
Manon of the Spring

Manon of the Spring

1986★ 7.6

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

In this, the sequel to Jean de Florette, Manon has grown into a beautiful young shepherdess living in the idyllic Provencal countryside. She plots vengeance on the men who greedily...

#4
Orenda

Orenda

2025★ 6.0

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

Orenda means an invisible force, a life spirit that inhabits everything living and lifeless: people, wind, birds, rabbits, stone. The one who serves Orenda and sings to it may rece...

#5
Teacher's Pet

Teacher's Pet

1958★ 6.8

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

A rugged city editor poses as a journalism student and flirts with the professor....

#6
Sullivan's Travels

Sullivan's Travels

1941★ 7.4

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

Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aimi...