Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 15, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Franklin

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

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#1
A Sun

A Sun

2019★ 7.7

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

A family of four fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride....

#2
Sergio

Sergio

2020★ 6.6

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

A sweeping drama set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Brazilian Sérgio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most tr...

#3
Black Dog

Black Dog

2024★ 7.2

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

On the edge of the Gobi desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of str...

#4
Electricity

Electricity

2014★ 5.8

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

A woman leaves her seaside hometown to search for her long-lost brother, experiencing hallucinations brought on by her epilepsy during her trip....

#5
American Dreams in China

American Dreams in China

2013★ 6.8

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

Three Chinese friends build a successful English language school to help Chinese teenagers fulfil their dreams....

#6
Mindwalk

Mindwalk

1991★ 6.9

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

On the French island of Mont Saint-Michel, Jack, a failed presidential candidate, Tom, his ex-speechwriter and Sonia, a physicist, engage in an intellectual conversation about poli...

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