Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 26, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Dead-Weight

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

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#1
Liar, Liar, Love is on Fire

Liar, Liar, Love is on Fire

2025★ 6.2

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

Influencer couple Xu Xiaoli and her "hired boyfriend" Hao Zha face a fan crisis and pressure from their boss. In response, Xu Xiaoli plans a fake wedding, but when Hao Zha unexpect...

#2
Departures

Departures

2025★ 9.5

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

A must-see northern comedy-drama that dissects a toxic relationship with humor and raw emotion. Inspired by real heartbreak, this Manchester-made feature follows Benji, who meets t...

#3
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar

2023★ 6.3

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

To earn extra cash, Mickey helps couples break up — but life gets complicated when he falls for Tinni, a career woman with an independent streak....

#4
Shamshera

Shamshera

2022★ 5.6

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

Set in the 1800s, the film is about a "dacoit" tribe who take charge in fight for their rights and independence against the British....

#5
My Avatar and Me

My Avatar and Me

2010★ 5.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dead-Weight for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

is a creative documentary-fiction film and a film that might expand your sense of reality. It is the story about a man who enters the virtual world Second Life to pursue his person...

#6
The King's Avatar: For the Glory

The King's Avatar: For the Glory

2019★ 6.5

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

In this prequel to the animated series The King's Avatar, Ye Xiu enters into the pro gaming world of Glory, and competes in the first Pro League series tournament....