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10 Best Movies Like Nanban

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

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#1
House of D

House of D

2004★ 6.3

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

In the present, artist Tom Warshaw recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. W...

#2
About Alex

About Alex

2014★ 6.1

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

When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their life decisions, and ultimately ...

#3
The Big Picture

The Big Picture

1989★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nanban for fans of Comedy & 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...

#4
St. Elmo's Fire

St. Elmo's Fire

1985★ 6.1

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

Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist K...

#5
Kicking and Screaming

Kicking and Screaming

1995★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nanban for fans of Comedy & 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...

#6
My Own Love Song

My Own Love Song

2010★ 6.2

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

A wheelchair-bound singer and her best friend embark on a roadtrip to Memphis....

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