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10 Best Movies Like Buried Cain

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

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#1
The Best of Me

The Best of Me

2014★ 7.5

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

A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown....

#2
Maria's Lovers

Maria's Lovers

1984★ 5.9

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

A World War II prisoner returns home to his childhood sweetheart. However, back home, he discovers that he has to compete to win her love....

#3
XX/XY

XX/XY

2002★ 5.8

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

Three friends begin a dangerous three-way relationship that spirals out of control, leading to dire consequences that haunt them ten years later....

#4
Circle of Friends

Circle of Friends

1995★ 6.2

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

Three girlhood friends now at college share first loves, first kisses and first betrayals. At the center of it all is the best-looking boy on campus. Can a self-conscious dreamer h...

#5
St. Elmo's Fire

St. Elmo's Fire

1985★ 6.1

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

Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist K...

#6
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

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

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a s...

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