Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 14, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Joy

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

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#1
Metallica: Through the Never

Metallica: Through the Never

2013★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Joy for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Trip, a young roadie for Metallica, is sent on an urgent mission during the band's show. But what seems like a simple assignment turns into a surreal adventure....

#2
Turtles All the Way Down

Turtles All the Way Down

2024★ 7.3

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

Aza confronts her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts....

#3
Make It Happen

Make It Happen

2008★ 6.0

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

Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery....

#4
Before I Fall

Before I Fall

2017★ 7.0

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

Samantha Kingston has everything. Then, everything changes. After one fateful night, she wakes up with no future at all. Trapped into reliving the same day over and over, she begin...

#5
Moxie

Moxie

2021★ 7.2

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

Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school....

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Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.2

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

During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain....

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