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10 Best Movies Like Moonlight

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

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#1
My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career

1979★ 6.2

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

A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married....

#2
Hellion

Hellion

2014★ 5.9

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

When motocross and heavy metal obsessed, 13-year-old Jacob's delinquent behavior forces CPS to place his little brother Wes with his aunt, Jacob and his emotionally absent father m...

#3
The Truth About Emanuel

The Truth About Emanuel

2013★ 6.0

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

A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother....

#4
A Dry White Season

A Dry White Season

1989★ 6.6

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

During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody....

#5
Walking and Talking

Walking and Talking

1996★ 6.0

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

Just as Amelia thinks she's over her anxiety and insecurity, her best friend announces her engagement, bringing her anxiety and insecurity right back....

#6
Petals on the Wind

Petals on the Wind

2014★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Moonlight for fans of Thriller & Romance. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

This sequel to Flowers in the Attic picks up 10 years after Cathy, Chris and Carrie managed to escape Foxworth Hall....

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