Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 18, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Downing

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

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#1
Benjamin

Benjamin

2019★ 6.1

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

Benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film No Self at the London Film Festival when Billie, his hard drinking publicist, introduces ...

#2
My Fake Boyfriend

My Fake Boyfriend

2022★ 5.9

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

A young man in a tricky situation follows the advice of his unconventional best friend and uses social media to create a fake boyfriend to keep his awful ex-lover out of his life. ...

#3
Bros

Bros

2022★ 6.7

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

Two gay men are possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They're both very busy....

#4
Akron

Akron

2015★ 7.2

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

Benny, a college freshman at the University of Akron, Ohio meets and falls for fellow freshman Christopher at a football game. With the support of their families and friends they e...

#5
Beautiful Thing

Beautiful Thing

1996★ 7.3

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

During a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, three teenagers edge towards adulthood....

#6
The Object of My Affection

The Object of My Affection

1998★ 5.8

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

A pregnant New York social worker begins to develop romantic feelings for her gay best friend, and decides she'd rather raise her child with him, much to the dismay of her overbear...

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