Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 14, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Life on Mars

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

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#1
Sergio

Sergio

2020★ 6.6

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

A sweeping drama set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Brazilian Sérgio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most tr...

#2
A Father's Miracle

A Father's Miracle

2025★ 7.8

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

After being falsely accused of a terrible crime, Hector, a man with a neurological disability, goes to a secret prison. His goodness conquers the prisoners, who plan to prove their...

#3
Goodbye June

Goodbye June

2025★ 6.7

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

Four siblings' lives change drastically when their ailing mother takes a turn for the worse over the holiday season....

#4
Norman

Norman

2010★ 6.1

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

A teenager pretends to be dying from cancer as a way to cope with the realities of his daily existence and his father's terminal illness....

#5
Eleanor the Great

Eleanor the Great

2025★ 6.9

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

94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades....

#6
Come Sunday

Come Sunday

2018★ 5.8

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

Evangelist Carlton Pearson is ostracized by his church for preaching that there is no Hell....

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