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10 Best Movies Like Intentions

If you loved Intentions, 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 Intentions for fans of Drama & 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
Strange Object

Strange Object

2020★ 6.0

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

An archival investigation into the imperial image-making of the RAF ‘Z Unit’, which determined the destruction of human, animal and cultural life across Somaliland, as well as Afri...

#3
Reservoir Dogs

Reservoir Dogs

1991★ 7.5

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

Short film made with the help of the Sundance Film Institute and serving as a proof-of-concept for the subsequent feature film....

#4
Black God, White Devil

Black God, White Devil

1964★ 7.1

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

Wanted for killing his boss, Manuel flees with his wife Rosa to the sertão, the barren landscape of Northern Brazil. Thrust into a primordial violent region, Manuel and Rosa come u...

#5
No End

No End

1985★ 7.0

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

1982, Poland. A translator loses her husband and becomes a victim of her own sorrow. She looks to sex, to her son, to law, and to hypnotism when she has nothing else in this time o...

#6
Boy Meets Girl

Boy Meets Girl

1984★ 6.7

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

In Paris at night, a young aspiring filmmaker grapples with heartbreak after his girlfriend leaves him for his best friend. After a failed attempt to confront his friend, he wander...