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10 Best Movies Like Abstract

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

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#1
Beach Rats

Beach Rats

2017★ 6.0

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

On the outskirts of Brooklyn, Frankie, an aimless teenager, suffocates under the oppressive glare cast by his family and a toxic group of delinquent friends. Struggling with his ow...

#2
Nowhere

Nowhere

1997★ 6.8

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

In Los Angeles, a colorful assortment of bohemians try to make sense of their intersecting lives. The moody Dark Smith, his bisexual girlfriend, her lesbian lover and their shy gay...

#3
Akron

Akron

2015★ 7.2

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

Benny, a college freshman at the University of Akron, Ohio meets and falls for fellow freshman Christopher at a football game. With the support of their families and friends they e...

#4
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

2013★ 7.1

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

Coming of age story about two inner city youths, who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities....

#5
My Fault: London

My Fault: London

2025★ 7.4

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

18-year-old Noah moves from America to London, with her mother who's recently fallen in love with William, a wealthy British businessman. Noah meets William’s son, bad-boy Nick, an...

#6
Rebel Without a Cause

Rebel Without a Cause

1955★ 7.5

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

After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark is supposed to have a clean slate, although being the new kid in town brings its own problems. While searching for some sta...

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