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10 Best Movies Like Head Above Water

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

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#1
Shag

Shag

1989★ 6.1

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

Summer of 1963. Carson is getting married to her boyfriend so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend....

#2
Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar

Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar

2021★ 6.0

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

The story of best friends Barb and Star, who leave their small midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, where they soon find themselves tangl...

#3
People We Meet on Vacation

People We Meet on Vacation

2026★ 7.0

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

Poppy's a free spirit. Alex loves a plan. After years of summer vacations, these polar-opposite pals wonder if they could be a perfect romantic match....

#4
Speak No Evil

Speak No Evil

2024★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Head Above Water for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon ...

#5
A Perfect Getaway

A Perfect Getaway

2009★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Head Above Water for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

For their honeymoon, newlyweds Cliff and Cydney head to the tropical islands of Hawaii. While journeying through the paradisaical countryside the couple encounters Kale and Cleo, t...

#6
Limbo

Limbo

1999★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Head Above Water for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Traumatized by a fishing boat accident many years before, Joe Gastineau has given up his hopes for a life beyond the odd jobs he takes to support himself. That quickly changes when...

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