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10 Best Movies Like Maya

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

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#1
An Ideal Father

An Ideal Father

2024★ 6.3

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

Michel, the jovial owner of the only café in a small Normandy town, sees his life turned upside down when his teenage daughter is murdered. The community has his back but soon rumo...

#2
Re/cycle

Re/cycle

2019★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maya for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

With input from actor and writer Jan Hlobil, director and cinematographer Rene Smaal presents a film in the true surrealist tradition, in the sense that only 'found' elements were ...

#3
Re-Births

Re-Births

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maya for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary film depicting five intimate portraits of migrants who fled their country of origin to seek refuge in France and find a space of freedom where they can fully experien...

#4
Fighter

Fighter

2007★ 5.7

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

Aïcha, a high-school student, is a passionate kung fu fighter. Her Turkish parents expect her to get good grades so she can get into medical school, like her brother Ali. But schoo...

#5
Squad 36

Squad 36

2025★ 6.2

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

Forced out of his elite unit, a troubled cop launches his own rogue investigation when mysterious killings claim the lives of his former colleagues....

#6
The Benetón Family

The Benetón Family

2024★ 5.4

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

Toni, a grumpy in his fifties, avoids children at all costs. His life changes when he suddenly has to take care of his sister's five adopted children, each from a different country...