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10 Best Movies Like Catharsis

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

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#1
CQ

CQ

2001★ 5.9

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

A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a n...

#2
Landline

Landline

2017★ 6.1

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

A teenager living with her sister and parents in Manhattan during the 1990s discovers that her father is having an affair....

#3
In the Soup

In the Soup

1992★ 6.6

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

An aspiring young filmmaker gets involved with an eccentric gangster for the financing of his first film....

#4
Hooking Up

Hooking Up

2020★ 6.3

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

Bailey and Darla embark upon a misguided and mutually deceitful form of therapy, one in which they must drive across the country, re-enacting Darla's colorful history as a sex addi...

#5
A Man in a Hurry

A Man in a Hurry

2018★ 6.5

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

The story revolves around Alain, a busy businessman who is always in a rush. In his life, there is no room for spare time or family. But one day, he suffers a stroke, which makes h...

#6
Speak Out

Speak Out

2024★ 6.5

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

Colin, 14, enters a new school and he's freaking out: how do you get by when, like him, you're a stutterer? His meeting with Mr. Devarseau, a charismatic French teacher, will push ...

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