Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 18, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Matt and Mara

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

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#1
Edge of the City

Edge of the City

1957★ 7.1

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

A male army deserter and a black male dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager, in a corrupt environment, and as their connection blossoms they must face the oppressive an...

#2
The Big Picture

The Big Picture

1989★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Matt and Mara for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel sedu...

#3
Third Star

Third Star

2010★ 7.0

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

James and his three closest lifelong friends go on an ill-advised trip to the stunning coastal area of Barafundle Bay in West Wales. What follows is a touching and comical adventur...

#4
Kicking and Screaming

Kicking and Screaming

1995★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Matt and Mara for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After college graduation, Grover's girlfriend Jane tells him she's moving to Prague to study writing. Grover declines to accompany her, deciding instead to move in with several fri...

#5
Ana

Ana

2020★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Matt and Mara for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Ana meets Rafa in a chance encounter and they embark on a road trip to try and save him from bankruptcy, or worse....

#6
Come Sunday

Come Sunday

2018★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Matt and Mara 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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