Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Leila

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

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#1
The Passengers of the Night

The Passengers of the Night

2022★ 6.9

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

On election night in 1981, celebrations spill out onto the street and there is an air of hope and change throughout Paris. But for Elisabeth, her marriage is coming to an end and s...

#2
Kisses

Kisses

2008★ 7.1

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

Two kids, Dylan and Kylie, run away from home on Christmas Day and spend a night of magic and terror on the streets of inner-city Dublin....

#3
Uncontrollable Circumstances

Uncontrollable Circumstances

1989★ 6.2

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

Philippe and Daniel decide to go on vacation Southeast Asia, where they meet Hans, a European who livesthere and he becomes their guide and host. Once the holidays are over, before...

#4
The Kick of Sirocco

The Kick of Sirocco

1979★ 6.0

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

A shady Parisian tries to take advantage of a family of French-descended Algerians forced to move to France....

#5
What the Day Owes the Night

What the Day Owes the Night

2012★ 7.7

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

Algeria, the 1930s. Younes is nine years old when he is put in his uncle's care in Oran. Rebaptized Jonas, he grows up among the Rio Salado youths, with whom he becomes friends. Em...

#6
Paris 36

Paris 36

2008★ 6.1

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

A star is born in a time of both celebration and instability in this historical drama with music from director Christophe Barratier. In the spring of 1936, Paris is in a state of u...

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