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10 Best Movies Like Carol

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

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#1
Save the Last Dance

Save the Last Dance

2001★ 6.5

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

After the death of her mother, Sara moves to the South Side of Chicago to live with her father and gets transferred to a majority-black school. Her life takes a turn for the better...

#2
Winter's Tale

Winter's Tale

2014★ 6.3

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

A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her....

#3
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

2022★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Carol for fans of Family & Fantasy & Music. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets ...

#4
Christmas Cottage

Christmas Cottage

2008★ 6.3

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

Inspired by the picturesque paintings of Thomas Kinkade, The Christmas Cottage tells the semi-autobiographical tale of how a young boy is propelled to launch a career as an artist ...

#5
Christmas...Again?!

Christmas...Again?!

2021★ 6.5

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

Rowena "Ro" is a high-spirited 11-year-old hoping to add more spunk to her Christmas celebrations when her parents’ divorce is going anything but smoothly....

#6
The Secret: Dare to Dream

The Secret: Dare to Dream

2020★ 7.3

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

A widow with three children hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm. When not doing home repairs, he shares his philosophy of believing in the power of the universe ...

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