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10 Best Movies Like Meet John Doe

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

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#1
After the Thin Man

After the Thin Man

1936★ 7.3

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

Nick and Nora Charles investigate when Nora's cousin reports her disreputable husband is missing, and find themselves in a mystery involving the shady owners of a popular nightclub...

#2
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Meet John Doe for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle politica...

#3
The Great Waldo Pepper

The Great Waldo Pepper

1975★ 6.5

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

A biplane pilot and WWI veteran takes up barnstorming and later a movie career in his quest for the glory days he misses....

#4
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

1946★ 7.1

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

Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he...

#5
The Pride of the Yankees

The Pride of the Yankees

1942★ 7.4

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

The story of the life and career of the baseball hall of famer, Lou Gehrig....

#6
Desire

Desire

1936★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Meet John Doe for fans of Drama & Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Madeleine steals a string of pearls in Paris and uses American engineer Tom, who is driving on his vacation to Spain, to get the pearls out of France. But getting the pearls back f...