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10 Best Movies Like Dying to Belong

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

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#1
The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

2013★ 7.4

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

An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Car...

#2
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001★ 7.9

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

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the...

#3
Joker

Joker

2019★ 8.1

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

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure....

#4
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2009★ 7.7

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

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledor...

#5
Batman Begins

Batman Begins

2005★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dying to Belong for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he i...

#6
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004★ 8.0

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

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turnin...