Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Maktub

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

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#1
A Moroccan Affair

A Moroccan Affair

2023★ 5.9

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

Follows the Díaz-Aguirre family, whose perfect universe turns upside down after the death of the patriarch, who in his will asks his wife to recover the 'Sardinete', his first fish...

#2
Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

2012★ 6.1

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

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an imp...

#3
YES DAY

YES DAY

2021★ 6.7

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

A mom and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids' wildest requests — with a few ground rules — on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure....

#4
Mixtape

Mixtape

2021★ 7.0

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

On the eve of Y2K, orphaned 12-year-old Beverly discovers a broken mixtape crafted by her teen parents. Raised by her grandmother – who struggles talking about her late daughter – ...

#5
Love Don't Co$t a Thing

Love Don't Co$t a Thing

2003★ 7.6

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

A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool....

#6
Padre no hay más que uno 5: Nido repleto

Padre no hay más que uno 5: Nido repleto

2025★ 6.3

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

Some parents experience the anguish of the "empty nest" when their children leave home. Javier, on the other hand, suffers the trauma of the "full nest": no one wants to leave home...

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