Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Jesse

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

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#1
Cowboys

Cowboys

2020★ 6.2

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

Troy and his young transgender son Joe are on the run from his conservative mother in the Montana wilderness, with a detective in hot pursuit....

#2
Will & Harper

Will & Harper

2024★ 7.3

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

When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and reintroduce Harper to the country as her true self....

#3
Port Authority

Port Authority

2019★ 6.0

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

Paul, a 20 year old midwesterner, arrives at the central bus station and quickly catches eyes with Wye, a 22 year old girl voguing on the sidewalk. After Paul seeks her out in secr...

#4
Good One

Good One

2024★ 6.5

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

On a weekend backpacking trip in the Catskills, 17-year-old Sam contends with the competing egos of her father and his oldest friend....

#5
Black Beauty

Black Beauty

2020★ 8.0

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

Born free in the American West, Black Beauty is a horse rounded up and brought to Birtwick Stables, where she meets spirited teenager Jo Green. The two forge a bond that carries Be...

#6
After We Collided

After We Collided

2020★ 7.2

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

Tessa finds herself struggling with her complicated relationship with Hardin; she faces a dilemma that could change their lives forever....

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