Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 14, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Next to Nothing

If you loved Next to Nothing, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Return

Return

2011★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Next to Nothing 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....

#2
The Truth About Emanuel

The Truth About Emanuel

2013★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Next to Nothing for fans of Drama. 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....

#3
Racing with the Moon

Racing with the Moon

1984★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Next to Nothing for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-to...

#4
Won't Back Down

Won't Back Down

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Next to Nothing for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Jamie Fitzpatrick and Nona Alberts are two women from opposites sides of the social and economic track, but they have one thing in common: a mission to fix their community's broken...

#5
My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career

1979★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Next to Nothing for fans of Drama. 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....

#6
The Secret: Dare to Dream

The Secret: Dare to Dream

2020★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Next to Nothing for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A widow with three children hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm. When not doing home repairs, he shares his philosophy of believing in the power of the universe ...

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