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10 Best Movies Like Mad Sad & Bad

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

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#1
Sad Circus

Sad Circus

2017★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mad Sad & Bad for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The circus is open and the crowd demand to be entertained. But at what cost to the performers?...

#2
Josephine

Josephine

2013★ 5.9

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

Josephine doesn't like her job and keeps on having relationships without a future. Her sister and parents keep pushing her to find a good husband. To shut them up, she creates a ha...

#3
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2021★ 9.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mad Sad & Bad for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A hitman is tasked to take out ex-mobsters when he suddenly hears a voice that questions his morality....

#4
Staten Island Summer

Staten Island Summer

2015★ 5.6

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

Pals Danny and Frank spend the summer after high school working as lifeguards while figuring out their future....

#5
Angelique and the Sultan

Angelique and the Sultan

1968★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mad Sad & Bad for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

Angélique is in a North African Muslim kingdom where she is now part of the Sultan's harem. She refuses to be bedded as her captors try to beat sense into her. She finally decides ...

#6
Captain Nulle

Captain Nulle

1964★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mad Sad & Bad for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Valdis Nulle is a young and ambitious captain of fishing ship 'Dzintars'. He has his views on fishing methods but the sea makes its own rules. Kolkhoz authorities are forced to inc...