Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 14, 2026

10 Best Movies Like New Wave

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

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#1
The Cheerleaders

The Cheerleaders

1973★ 5.9

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

A group of cheerleaders from the local high school decide to show their school spirit for their football team by sleeping with the opponents the night before the game so that they ...

#2
Sugar & Spice

Sugar & Spice

2001★ 6.4

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

When Jack and Diane find themselves in an unexpected adult situation, the A-Squad comes to their rescue. In order to help their friend Diane, the A-Squad goes where no cheerleader ...

#3
Desperate Living

Desperate Living

1977★ 6.4

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

After killing her husband, Peggy Gravel and her murderous maid Grizelda wind up in the crazy town of Mortville, where Queen Carlotta presides over a sleazy collection of misfits....

#4
My Awkward Sexual Adventure

My Awkward Sexual Adventure

2012★ 6.8

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

A hyper-repressed and schlubby accountant (Jonas Chernick) strikes a deal with a worldly but disorganized stripper (Emily Hampshire): he'll help her with her crushing debt if she h...

#5
Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008★ 6.3

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

Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense tha...

#6
Porno

Porno

2019★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to New Wave for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When a group of naive teens working at a movie theater in a small Christian town discover a mysterious film hidden in its basement, they unleash an alluring succubus who gives them...

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