Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 20, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Islands

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

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#1
The Florida Project

The Florida Project

2017★ 7.4

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

The story of a precocious six year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose summer break is filled with childhood wonder, possibility and a sense of adventure while the adults aro...

#2
How Fernando Pessoa Saved Portugal

How Fernando Pessoa Saved Portugal

2018★ 6.4

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

Lisbon, Portugal, 1927. The writer and journalist Fernando Pessoa accepts from his boss the commission to create an advertising slogan for the drink Coca-Louca; but conservative go...

#3
Hot Legs

Hot Legs

1995★ 5.0

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

Tim holds Dave, the man that he loved in school when they were teenagers, captive in a motel room - the same man who as a boy betrayed and humiliated him. Tim's aim: To understand ...

#4
The Naked Gun

The Naked Gun

2025★ 6.4

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

Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world: Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. Following in his father's footsteps, he must solve a murder case to p...

#5
The Seed of the Sacred Fig

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

2024★ 7.6

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

Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain ...

#6
Rocco and His Brothers

Rocco and His Brothers

1960★ 8.0

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

When a impoverished widow’s family moves to the big city, two of her five sons become romantic rivals with deadly results....