Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 31, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Friction

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

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#1
Hanni & Nanni 3

Hanni & Nanni 3

2013★ 6.1

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

The Lindenhof School is expecting a busload of proper young English ladies as exchange students. The shock is great when the students turn out to be teenage boys! But while Mademoi...

#2
After the Thin Man

After the Thin Man

1936★ 7.3

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

Nick and Nora Charles investigate when Nora's cousin reports her disreputable husband is missing, and find themselves in a mystery involving the shady owners of a popular nightclub...

#3
G.I. Joe: Retaliation

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

2013★ 5.7

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

Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is terminated by Presidential order. This forces the G.I. Joes into not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are fo...

#4
Ace of Aces

Ace of Aces

1982★ 7.1

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

In this action comedy the French boxer Jo Cavalier is charmed on the train to Berlin for the Olympics in Hitler's Germany by the little boy Simon Rosenblum who asks his autograph; ...

#5
John Wick: Chapter 2

John Wick: Chapter 2

2017★ 7.3

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

John Wick is forced out of retirement by a former associate looking to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to aid him, Wick travels to ...

#6
Full River Red

Full River Red

2023★ 6.0

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

During China's Song Dynasty, a mysterious murder occurs at Chancellor Quin Hui's palace after meeting delegates from the neighboring Jin Dynasty. The members become embroiled not j...