Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Dudes

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

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#1
The Life of Emile Zola

The Life of Emile Zola

1937★ 6.7

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

A fictionalized account of famous French writer Emile Zola and his involvement in the Dreyfus Affair. After struggling to establish himself, Zola wins success writing about the uns...

#2
The Incredible Shrinking Woman

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

1981★ 5.4

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

After being exposed to a bizarre mixture of household chemicals, Pat Kramer begins to shrink. This baffles scientists, makes parenting difficult, warms the hearts of Americans, and...

#3
Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All

Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All

2013★ 8.0

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

Long before Green Day and Blink 182 inflicted punk-rock's puncture wound on the map of mainstream music, the Descendents were at home concocting the perfect mix of pop, angst, love...

#4
Cries and Whispers

Cries and Whispers

1972★ 7.9

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

As Agnes slowly dies of cancer, her sisters are so immersed in their own psychic pains that they are unable to offer her the support she needs....

#5
The Isle

The Isle

2000★ 6.9

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

Mute Hee-Jin is working as a clerk in a fishing resort in the Korean wilderness; selling baits, food and occasionally her body to the fishing tourists. One day she falls in love wi...

#6
The Year of Living Dangerously

The Year of Living Dangerously

1982★ 6.7

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

A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer....