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10 Best Movies Like In Ashes

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

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#1
The Boys in the Band

The Boys in the Band

2020★ 6.8

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

At a birthday party in 1968 New York, a surprise guest and a drunken game leave seven gay friends reckoning with unspoken feelings and buried truths....

#2
Akron

Akron

2015★ 7.2

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

Benny, a college freshman at the University of Akron, Ohio meets and falls for fellow freshman Christopher at a football game. With the support of their families and friends they e...

#3
My Policeman

My Policeman

2022★ 7.6

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

In the late 1990s, the arrival of elderly invalid Patrick into Marion and Tom’s home triggers the exploration of seismic events from 40 years previous: the passionate relationship ...

#4
Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra

2013★ 6.6

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

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted....

#5
Benjamin

Benjamin

2019★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In Ashes 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 ...

#6
The Object of My Affection

The Object of My Affection

1998★ 5.8

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

A pregnant New York social worker begins to develop romantic feelings for her gay best friend, and decides she'd rather raise her child with him, much to the dismay of her overbear...

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