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10 Best Movies Like Breakdowns of 1942

If you loved Breakdowns of 1942, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Star

Star

2024★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Breakdowns of 1942 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Follows a youngster Kalai and his aspirations of becoming a 'Star' in the Tamil Film Industry. Born in a lower-middle-class family, will Kalai overcome all his struggles to emerge ...

#2
Star

Star

2019★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Breakdowns of 1942 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Giacomo is a low-level actor and voice actor with a great passion for acting. After another disappointing audition he has one last chance to get the part assigned...

#3
Star

Star

2001★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Breakdowns of 1942 for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Driver now carries an arrogant rock star who is visiting a major city. Played by Madonna, this title character wants to get away from her bodyguards in the Driver's BMW. He soo...

#4
Star

Star

1982★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Breakdowns of 1942 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Dev Kumar Verma comes from a middle-class family and must find employment to support his dad and mom. Dev, however, has set his mind upon becoming a music sensation like Elvis Pres...

#5
Young and Dangerous 4

Young and Dangerous 4

1997★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Breakdowns of 1942 for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The boss of the Hung Hing gang, Tian Sang, has died. Ho Nam and Hon Bun find Sangs younger brother, Yang to lead the gang. Meanwhile, Hon Bun receives news that his younger brother...

#6
Suck It Up

Suck It Up

2017★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Breakdowns of 1942 for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Ronnie lost her brother. Faye lost her first love. These two best friends set off on a debaucherous road trip to the mountains to get over the death of the man they both loved....