Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Buddies

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

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#1
Olga

Olga

2004★ 7.1

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

Based upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arr...

#2
The Clown

The Clown

2011★ 7.2

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

The life of the owners of Circus Esperança, Puro Sangue e Pangaré, father and son, who plays two clowns. At a certain point, Pangaré starts showing tiredness and sadness for being ...

#3
Dog Gone

Dog Gone

2023★ 6.2

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

When his beloved dog goes missing, a young man embarks on an incredible search with his parents to find him and give him life-saving medication....

#4
Jules and Dolores

Jules and Dolores

2016★ 6.4

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

On December 19th, 1983, the dream was taken away. The most coveted trophy of all time, the Jules Rimet Cup disappeared from the headquarters of CBF, the Brazilian Football Associat...

#5
Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke

Stand-Up - My Life Is A Joke

2023★ 7.0

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

A failed pseudo-comedian discovers that another guy is making a name for himself with his original joke. He needs to recover what is his, even if he has to kill his tormentor to do...

#6
Farewell

Farewell

2014★ 4.1

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

A 92-year-old man decides that the time has come to say goodbye to all that is most important in his life, including his lover – who is 55 years younger than him....