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10 Best Movies Like Johnnie Waterman

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

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#1
A Dog Year

A Dog Year

2009★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Johnnie Waterman 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...

#2
¿Y Cómo Es Él?

¿Y Cómo Es Él?

2022★ 7.5

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

Thomas is a meek man on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Despite his situation he decides to fake a work trip to go to Vallarta to confront Jero, a taxi driver who is sleeping wit...

#3
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

2021★ 6.9

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

In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression involve seeking advice from Dr. Bird - a gian...

#4
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Johnnie Waterman 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....

#5
Little Sister

Little Sister

2016★ 6.1

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

After returning to her childhood home, young nun Colleen finds her old room exactly how she left it: painted black and covered in goth and metal posters. Her parents are happy enou...

#6
Class Act

Class Act

1992★ 6.2

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

Duncan is a genius straight A student, Blade is juvenile delinquent. But because of a mix up with their school records, everyone thinks each is the other one. Now, Duncan kind of l...

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