Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Cancer

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

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#1
Origin

Origin

2023★ 6.4

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

While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable personal loss and uncovers the beauty of human resilience....

#2
Girl in the Box

Girl in the Box

2016★ 6.7

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

The true story of 20-year-old Colleen Stan, a hitchhiking woman abducted by a young couple and held captive for seven years, during which time she's tortured and forced to live as ...

#3
Bat★21

Bat★21

1988★ 6.3

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

Lt. Col. Iceal "Ham" Hambleton is a weapons countermeasures expert and when his aircraft is shot over enemy territory the Air Force very much wants to get him back. Hambleton knows...

#4
The Ladies Man

The Ladies Man

1961★ 6.3

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

After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching for a job. He finally finds one in a big house which is inhabited by many, many women...

#5
Boudica

Boudica

2023★ 5.8

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

Inspired by events in A.D. 60, Boudica follows the eponymous Celtic warrior who rules the Iceni people alongside her husband Prasutagus. When he dies at the hands of Roman soldiers...

#6
Code 3

Code 3

2025★ 7.1

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

A burned-out paramedic tries to survive his last 24 hours on the job while training a new recruit....

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