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10 Best Movies Like Dear Evan Hansen

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

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#1
Joe Bell

Joe Bell

2020★ 6.5

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

The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay....

#2
When You Finish Saving the World

When You Finish Saving the World

2023★ 5.8

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

Evelyn and her oblivious son Ziggy seek out replacements for each other. As Evelyn tries to parent an unassuming teenager at her shelter, Ziggy fumbles through his pursuit of a bri...

#3
Better Man

Better Man

2024★ 7.6

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

Follow Robbie Williams' journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo ...

#4
On the Count of Three

On the Count of Three

2022★ 6.5

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

Val has reached a place where he feels the only way out is to end things. But he considers himself a bit of a failure—his effectiveness lacking—so he figures he could use some help...

#5
Prayers for Bobby

Prayers for Bobby

2009★ 8.1

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

Bobby Griffith was his mother's favorite son, the perfect all-American boy growing up under deeply religious influences in Walnut Creek, California. Bobby was also gay. Struggling ...

#6
It's Kind of a Funny Story

It's Kind of a Funny Story

2010★ 6.9

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

A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward....

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