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10 Best Movies Like National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

If you loved National Theatre Live: Present Laughter, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Coyote Lake

Coyote Lake

2019★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to National Theatre Live: Present Laughter for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Two dangerous and unwanted guests threaten a young woman and her overbearing mother at a small bed-and-breakfast near the U.S.-Mexico border....

#2
The Tempest - Live at Shakespeare's Globe

The Tempest - Live at Shakespeare's Globe

2014★ 8.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to National Theatre Live: Present Laughter for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Prospero, Duke of Milan, usurped and exiled by his own brother, holds sway over an enchanted island. He is comforted by his daughter Miranda and served by his spirit Ariel and his ...

#3
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

2024★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to National Theatre Live: Present Laughter for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Betelgeuse, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter...

#4
Conclave

Conclave

2024★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to National Theatre Live: Present Laughter for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic ...

#5
Knives Out

Knives Out

2019★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to National Theatre Live: Present Laughter for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted ...

#6
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

2024★ 8.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to National Theatre Live: Present Laughter for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice betw...