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10 Best Movies Like Candelaria

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

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#1
Strangers with Candy

Strangers with Candy

2006★ 5.6

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

A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over....

#2
Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes

Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes

1999★ 5.8

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

Friends, enemies, acquaintances, and family of porn star John Holmes recall their experiences with him, from his childhood to his eventual death from AIDS in 1988....

#3
The Honest Candidate

The Honest Candidate

2014★ 6.0

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

João Ernesto Ribamar is a corrupt politician running for the presidency. He is in the runoff election, ahead on the polls, when he receives a "mandinga" (curse) from his grandmothe...

#4
Good Night Day

Good Night Day

2016★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Candelaria for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The way in which every moment lives a security guard who works at night, discovers his steps....

#5
The Upside

The Upside

2019★ 7.1

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

Phillip is a wealthy quadriplegic who needs a caretaker to help him with his day-to-day routine in his New York penthouse. He decides to hire Dell, a struggling parolee who's tryin...

#6
Closer

Closer

2004★ 6.8

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

The relationships of two couples become complicated and deceitful when the man from one couple meets the woman of the other....