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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
Port Authority

Port Authority

2019★ 6.0

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

Paul, a 20 year old midwesterner, arrives at the central bus station and quickly catches eyes with Wye, a 22 year old girl voguing on the sidewalk. After Paul seeks her out in secr...

#2
A Perfect Ending

A Perfect Ending

2012★ 6.2

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

This intimate drama follows Rebecca, a woman who has kept her sexuality a secret from her friends but chooses to reveal it to a stranger. While Rebecca's revelations may not yield ...

#3
My Policeman

My Policeman

2022★ 7.6

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

In the late 1990s, the arrival of elderly invalid Patrick into Marion and Tom’s home triggers the exploration of seismic events from 40 years previous: the passionate relationship ...

#4
Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra

2013★ 6.6

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

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted....

#5
Benjamin

Benjamin

2019★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Franklin for fans of Drama. 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 ...

#6
Akron

Akron

2015★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Franklin for fans of Drama. 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...

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