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10 Best Movies Like J. Kessels

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

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#1
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997★ 6.2

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

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults....

#2
My Own Love Song

My Own Love Song

2010★ 6.2

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

A wheelchair-bound singer and her best friend embark on a roadtrip to Memphis....

#3
It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

2003★ 6.0

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

This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile...

#4
A Dog Year

A Dog Year

2009★ 6.2

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

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends hi...

#5
Hooking Up

Hooking Up

2020★ 6.3

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

Bailey and Darla embark upon a misguided and mutually deceitful form of therapy, one in which they must drive across the country, re-enacting Darla's colorful history as a sex addi...

#6
The Middle Man

The Middle Man

2021★ 6.1

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

Frank Farrelli takes on the job as a middle man in the God-forsaken town of Karmack, USA, a community in a depression so deep that they need a middle man to professionally communic...

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