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10 Best Movies Like Controversial

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

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#1
Celebrity

Celebrity

1998★ 6.0

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

The career and personal life of writer Lee are at a standstill, so he divorces his bashful wife, Robin, and dives into a new job as an entertainment journalist. His assignments tak...

#2
Kitty Foyle

Kitty Foyle

1940★ 6.5

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

A hard-working, white-collar girl falls in love with a young socialite, but meets with his family's disapproval....

#3
The Visit

The Visit

1964★ 7.1

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

Carla Zachanassian had a child by Serge Miller as a teenager. When Serge refused to marry her, she was driven out of town. By her own wit and cunning, she has returned as a multi-m...

#4
Hands of Stone

Hands of Stone

2016★ 6.6

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

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives....

#5
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

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

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a s...

#6
The High Note

The High Note

2020★ 7.0

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

Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked p...

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