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10 Best Movies Like Nell

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

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#1
Magpie

Magpie

2024★ 6.5

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

A couple's lives are thrown into disarray when their daughter is cast opposite a controversial major star....

#2
Gracie

Gracie

2007★ 6.2

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

A teenager faces an uphill battle when she fights to give women the opportunity to play competitive soccer....

#3
El Chicano

El Chicano

2019★ 6.6

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

A pair of twin brothers from East L.A. choose to live their lives differently and end up on opposite sides of the law....

#4
Home Run

Home Run

2013★ 6.2

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

A pro ball player with a substance abuse problem is forced into rehab in his hometown, finding new hope when he gets honest about his checkered past, and takes on coaching duties f...

#5
Return

Return

2011★ 6.4

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

Back from a tour of duty, Kelli struggles to find her place in her family and the rust-belt town she no longer recognizes....

#6
What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

2013★ 7.1

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

In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle....

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