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10 Best Movies Like Better Things

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

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#1
Tess

Tess

1979★ 7.1

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

A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumor that their families are from the same line, but is left traumati...

#2
1/2 Man

1/2 Man

1986★ 7.0

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

A visual documentary of Einstürzende Neubauten, the German underground band, by Japanese cult director Sogo Ishii, made during their 1985 tour of Japan. The band makes an elaborate...

#3
Looper

Looper

2012★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Better Things for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In the year 2044, time travel has not yet been invented but in 30 years it will have been. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target into the past where...

#4
Titanic

Titanic

1997★ 7.9

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

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and...

#5
Rambo III

Rambo III

1988★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Better Things for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Combat has taken its toll on Rambo, but he's finally begun to find inner peace in a monastery. When Rambo's friend and mentor Col. Trautman asks for his help on a top secret missio...

#6
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

1984★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Better Things for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacom...