Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Ismael

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

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#1
Not Easily Broken

Not Easily Broken

2009★ 6.3

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

A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple....

#2
Sundays

Sundays

2025★ 7.1

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

17-year-old Ainara is a student at a Catholic secondary school, and is about to take her final year exams and choose her future university course. To everyone’s surprise, this bril...

#3
Gabriel's Redemption: Part I

Gabriel's Redemption: Part I

2023★ 7.1

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

After leaving his prestigious post at the University of Toronto, Gabriel embarks on a new journey with Julia, and he is eager to become a father. However, Gabriel's idyllic vision...

#4
Nothing Like the Holidays

Nothing Like the Holidays

2008★ 6.3

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

It’s Christmastime and the far-flung members of the Rodriguez family are converging at their parents’ home in Chicago to celebrate the season and rejoice in their youngest brother’...

#5
Better Start Running

Better Start Running

2018★ 5.9

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

An eclectic band of misfits becomes an unlikely family as they take a wild journey in the name of love while on the run from an overzealous FBI duo who want them dead or alive - pr...

#6
Return

Return

2011★ 6.4

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

Back from a tour of duty, Kelli struggles to find her place in her family and the rust-belt town she no longer recognizes....

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