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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
Taekwondo

Taekwondo

2016★ 6.9

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

Fernando is on holiday with his closest male friends in a beautiful country house in a suburb of Buenos Aires. On their own without their girlfriends in a “men only” environment, t...

#2
Dostana

Dostana

2008★ 6.1

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

Two straight guys pretend to be a gay couple to secure a posh Miami apartment, but fall for their gorgeous roommate. Hilarity ensues as they strive to convince everyone of the ruse...

#3
Sexual Tension: Violetas

Sexual Tension: Violetas

2013★ 6.1

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

What are the rules that determine how attraction and desire are set free? Glances, unexpected smiles, confiding in unknown women. Long cherished fantasies, intimate friendships and...

#4
Perfect Obedience

Perfect Obedience

2014★ 6.5

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

The fictional Father Ángel de la Cruz is based on Legion of Christ founder Marcial Maciel, whose long history of child abuse was not addressed until 2006 and only publicly acknowle...

#5
The Falls: Covenant of Grace

The Falls: Covenant of Grace

2016★ 6.6

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

Chris and RJ, former Mormon missionaries who fell in love seven years ago, are struggling to make their relationship work amid conflicts with their families and their faith. Determ...

#6
Hawaii

Hawaii

2013★ 7.0

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

Eugenio offers his childhood friend Martin work for the summer. With a game of power and desire a relationship starts to grow that goes beyond their friendship....