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10 Best Movies Like Anywhere but Here

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

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#1
The Apostle

The Apostle

1997★ 6.3

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

After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio....

#2
Critical Care

Critical Care

1997★ 6.4

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

Werner Ernst is a young hospital resident who becomes embroiled in a legal battle between two half-sisters who are fighting over the care of their comatose father. But are they rea...

#3
Dad, the Angel & Me

Dad, the Angel & Me

1995★ 6.2

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

A divorced doctor finds himself in real trouble living with his daughter alone now. But fortunately a guardian angel is watching over the lives of both of them....

#4
Moonlight Mile

Moonlight Mile

2002★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anywhere but Here for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As he copes with the death of his fiancee along with her parents, a young man must figure out what he wants out of life....

#5
High School Musical: The Concert

High School Musical: The Concert

2007★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anywhere but Here for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Be a part of an incredible concert event as the worldwide phenomenon goes extreme! "High School Musical: The Concert" invites you behind the scenes and puts you in the middle of th...

#6
September

September

1987★ 6.1

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

After a suicide attempt, Lane has moved into her country house to recuperate. Her best friend, Stephanie, has come to join her for the summer. Lane's mother, Diane, has recently ar...