Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 21, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Checkmates

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

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#1
Across the River and into the Trees

Across the River and into the Trees

2023★ 7.0

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

In post WW2 Venice Italy, American Army Col. Richard Cantwell, haunted by the war, faces news of his illness with stoic disregard. Determined to spend a weekend in quiet solitude, ...

#2
Chinas

Chinas

2023★ 7.0

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

In Madrid, Spain, Lucía and Xiang, two nine-year-old Chinese girls, meet at the beginning of the school year....

#3
Idol Affair

Idol Affair

2024★ 4.9

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

César and Teresa are a happy couple until one night she sleeps with Coque Malla, César's great idol since his adolescence. Teresa confesses it to César, repentant, but he doesn't k...

#4
70 Big Ones

70 Big Ones

2019★ 5.7

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

Raquel is desperate: a series of unfortunate events have led to her daughter being taken and she needs a large amount of money to get her back, and fast. After a desperate plea to ...

#5
I Love You More

I Love You More

2024★ 4.4

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

After a year of online pillow-talk, Ben, a shy Kosovar teen, is exhilarated to finally meet his first (but secret) love, Leo. Consumed with passion, Ben carefully weaves the plans ...

#6
Butter

Butter

2020★ 5.9

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

A lonely obese boy everyone calls "Butter" is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death-live on the Internet - and everyone is invited to watch....