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10 Best Movies Like Basically

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

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#1
The Strange Thing About the Johnsons

The Strange Thing About the Johnsons

2011★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Basically for fans of Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A father gets trapped in a one-sided incestuous relationship with his abusive son....

#2
22 vs. Earth

22 vs. Earth

2021★ 7.0

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

Set before the events of ‘Soul’, 22 refuses to go to Earth, enlisting a gang of 5 new souls in attempt of rebellion. However, 22’s subversive plot leads to a surprising revelation ...

#3
Munchausen

Munchausen

2013★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Basically for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A mother, unable to confront the heartbreak of her son leaving for college, delays his departure by making him sick. Unfortunately, she goes too far....

#4
76 Days

76 Days

2020★ 7.2

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

Raw and intimate, this documentary captures the struggles of patients and frontline medical professionals battling the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan....

#5
Laura Hasn't Slept

Laura Hasn't Slept

2020★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Basically for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Desperate to rid herself of a recurring nightmare, a young woman seeks the help of her therapist....

#6
Factory Farmed

Factory Farmed

2008★ 6.4

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

Short film made for the SCI-FI-LONDON 48 hour film challenge 2008 in association with the SciFi Channel....