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10 Best Movies Like Adult Beginners

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

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#1
Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu

Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu

2001★ 5.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adult Beginners for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An adventure story about a young Marco whose ancestor was the descendant of the famous historical Marco Polo, takes an exciting journey to the mythical kingdom of Xanadu. He must t...

#2
Two Gates of Sleep

Two Gates of Sleep

2010★ 5.7

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

After preparing for their mother's imminent death, two brothers go on an arduous upriver journey to honor her final request....

#3
Krisha

Krisha

2016★ 6.8

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

When Krisha returns to her estranged family for Thanksgiving dinner, past demons threaten to ruin the festivities....

#4
The D Train

The D Train

2015★ 4.9

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

With his 20th reunion looming, Dan can’t shake his high school insecurities. In a misguided mission to prove he’s changed, Dan rekindles a friendship with the popular guy from his ...

#5
Small Town Crime

Small Town Crime

2018★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adult Beginners for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Mike Kendall, a disgraced ex-cop, is fighting a losing battle with the bottle. When he finds a woman left for dead at the side of a road, Kendall turns private eye to track down he...

#6
Sotto una buona stella

Sotto una buona stella

2014★ 5.8

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

A wealthy broker, Federico Picchioni, within two days forfeits his partner and work, finishing well to living with two children and granddaughter (abandoned by her father). He is, ...