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10 Best Movies Like Humans: Variations of Life

If you loved Humans: Variations of Life, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

1939★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Humans: Variations of Life for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he is only praised for his acting ...

#2
Manon of the Spring

Manon of the Spring

1986★ 7.6

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

In this, the sequel to Jean de Florette, Manon has grown into a beautiful young shepherdess living in the idyllic Provencal countryside. She plots vengeance on the men who greedily...

#3
Waking Ned

Waking Ned

1998★ 7.1

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

When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money....

#4
Buddies

Buddies

1985★ 8.2

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

David, a naive graduate student, has volunteered to work as a 'buddy' for people dying of AIDS. Assigned to the intensely political Robert, a lifelong activist whose friends and fa...

#5
Bride of Frankenstein

Bride of Frankenstein

1935★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Humans: Variations of Life for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces...

#6
On the Town

On the Town

1949★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Humans: Variations of Life for fans of Music. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City....