Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Howl

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

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#1
Totally F***ed Up

Totally F***ed Up

1994★ 6.7

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

Gay, alienated Los Angeles teens have a hard time as their parents kick them out of their homes, they don’t have money, their lovers cheat, and they are harassed by gay-bashers....

#2
Benjamin

Benjamin

2019★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Howl 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 ...

#3
Hellion

Hellion

2014★ 5.9

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

When motocross and heavy metal obsessed, 13-year-old Jacob's delinquent behavior forces CPS to place his little brother Wes with his aunt, Jacob and his emotionally absent father m...

#4
Real Women Have Curves

Real Women Have Curves

2002★ 6.1

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

In East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old struggles between her ambitions of going to college and the desires of her domineering mother for her to get married, have children, and oversee...

#5
Walking and Talking

Walking and Talking

1996★ 6.0

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

Just as Amelia thinks she's over her anxiety and insecurity, her best friend announces her engagement, bringing her anxiety and insecurity right back....

#6
I Can't Think Straight

I Can't Think Straight

2008★ 7.5

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

Tala, a London-based Palestinian, is preparing for her elaborate Middle Eastern wedding when she meets Leyla, a young British Indian woman who is dating her best friend. Spirited C...

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