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10 Best Movies Like Girl in Progress

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

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#1
Fear and Trembling

Fear and Trembling

2003★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Girl in Progress for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Amélie, a young Belgian woman, having spent her childhood in Japan, decides to return to live there and tries to integrate in the Japanese society. She is determined to be a "real ...

#2
Heavenquest: A Pilgrim's Progress

Heavenquest: A Pilgrim's Progress

2020★ 5.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Girl in Progress for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A regal man named Vangel is thrust on a journey against his will when he is suddenly and mysteriously arrested. Injured and lost after escaping the dark king’s men, Vangel begins t...

#3
Afghan Luke

Afghan Luke

2011★ 5.1

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

Disheartened when his story about Canadian snipers possibly mutilating corpses in Afghanistan is buried, Luke (Nick Stahl) quits his job but is even more determined to return to Af...

#4
For All Mankind - The Life and Career of Mick Foley

For All Mankind - The Life and Career of Mick Foley

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Girl in Progress for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

WWE superstar Mick Foley (aka Mankind, aka Dude Love, aka Cactus Jack) looks back at his spectacular career as one of the best-loved and biggest risk-taking wrestlers of his genera...

#5
Quartet

Quartet

2012★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Girl in Progress for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Cissy, Reggie, and Wilf are in a home for retired musicians. Every year, there is a concert to celebrate Composer Giuseppe Verdi's birthday and they take part. Jean, who used to be...

#6
A Girl Like Her

A Girl Like Her

2015★ 7.0

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

Sophomore year has been a nightmare for Jessica Burns. Relentlessly harassed by her former friend Avery Keller, Jessica doesn't know what she did to deserve the abuse from one of S...