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10 Best Movies Like Control

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

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#1
Infinitely Polar Bear

Infinitely Polar Bear

2014★ 6.6

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

A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming tas...

#2
Sometimes I Think About Dying

Sometimes I Think About Dying

2024★ 6.8

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

Fran likes to think about dying. It brings sensation to her quiet life. When she makes the new guy at work laugh, it leads to more: a date, a slice of pie, a conversation, a spark....

#3
Helen

Helen

2009★ 6.5

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

On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depressio...

#4
Just Before I Go

Just Before I Go

2015★ 6.4

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

Ted Morgan has been treading water for most of his life. After his wife leaves him, Ted realizes he has nothing left to live for. Summoning the courage for one last act, Ted decid...

#5
CQ

CQ

2001★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Control for fans of Drama & Comedy. 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...

#6
Walking and Talking

Walking and Talking

1996★ 6.0

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

Just as Amelia thinks she's over her anxiety and insecurity, her best friend announces her engagement, bringing her anxiety and insecurity right back....

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