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10 Best Movies Like Mistaken for Strangers

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

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#1
The Class of ‘92

The Class of ‘92

2013★ 7.1

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

A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Pa...

#2
Mountain

Mountain

2017★ 6.9

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

An epic cinematic and musical collaboration between SHERPA filmmaker Jennifer Peedom and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, that explores humankind's fascination with high places....

#3
Palo Alto

Palo Alto

2014★ 6.1

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

A lack of parental guidance encourages teens in an affluent California town to rebel with substance abuse and casual sex....

#4
V/H/S

V/H/S

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mistaken for Strangers for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When a group of misfits is hired by an unknown third party to burglarize a desolate house and acquire one rare VHS tape, they discover more found footage than they had bargained fo...

#5
Inside Llewyn Davis

Inside Llewyn Davis

2013★ 7.2

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

In Greenwich Village in the early 1960s, gifted but volatile folk musician Llewyn Davis struggles with money, relationships, and his uncertain future....

#6
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004★ 7.1

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

Renowned oceanographer Steve Zissou has sworn vengeance upon the rare shark that devoured a member of his crew. In addition to his regular team, he is joined on his boat by Ned, a ...