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10 Best Movies Like Only in a Dream

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

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#1
The Secret: Dare to Dream

The Secret: Dare to Dream

2020★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Only in a Dream 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 ...

#2
Maria's Lovers

Maria's Lovers

1984★ 5.9

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

A World War II prisoner returns home to his childhood sweetheart. However, back home, he discovers that he has to compete to win her love....

#3
Chéri

Chéri

2009★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Only in a Dream for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love....

#4
The Golden Bowl

The Golden Bowl

2000★ 5.9

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

Wealthy American widower Adam Verver and his daughter Maggie live a refined life in Europe, surrounded by art. Maggie marries impoverished Italian Prince Amerigo, while Adam marrie...

#5
Not Easily Broken

Not Easily Broken

2009★ 6.3

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

A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple....

#6
Babylon

Babylon

1980★ 6.9

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

Drama telling the story of Blue, a young man of Jamaican descent living in Brixton in 1980, as he hangs out with his friends, fronts a dub sound system, loses his job, struggles wi...

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