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10 Best Movies Like Desperately

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

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#1
Not Easily Broken

Not Easily Broken

2009★ 6.3

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

A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple....

#2
Blind

Blind

2017★ 6.2

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

A novelist is blinded in a car crash that killed his wife and several years later rediscovers his passion for life and writing when he embarks on an affair with the neglected wife ...

#3
On the Edge

On the Edge

2001★ 6.6

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

A suicidal young man is committed to a Dublin psychiatric hospital where he meets new friends who greatly influence his life....

#4
Maria's Lovers

Maria's Lovers

1984★ 5.9

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

A World War II prisoner returns home to his childhood sweetheart. However, back home, he discovers that he has to compete to win her love....

#5
Life in a Year

Life in a Year

2020★ 8.2

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

A 17 year old finds out that his girlfriend is dying, so he sets out to give her an entire life, in the last year she has left....

#6
When Nietzsche Wept

When Nietzsche Wept

2007★ 6.1

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

Viennese doctor Josef Bruer meets with philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche to help him deal with his despair....

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