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10 Best Movies Like Papo

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

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#1
The King of Havana

The King of Havana

2015★ 6.8

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

Recently escaped from reformatory, Reinaldo struggles to get by in the streets of Havana in the late 90s, one of the worst decades for Cuban society. Hopes, disillusionment, rum, g...

#2
The Empty Hours

The Empty Hours

2013★ 6.7

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

Stuck managing his uncle's deserted motel on Veracruz's lonely coast, 17-year-old Sebastian finds solace in unexpected company. Miranda, a beautiful yet seemingly forlorn guest, wh...

#3
Martin (Hache)

Martin (Hache)

1997★ 7.5

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

After having a nearly fatal drug overdose, 19-year-old Argentine Martin is sent to Madrid, where his film director father lives with his new, younger lover, Alicia, and his bisexua...

#4
The Miracle of Marcelino

The Miracle of Marcelino

1955★ 7.3

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

Left on the doorstep of a monastery as an infant, Marcelino was raised by the monks. He was well-cared for but lonely and missed having a mother. One day he found a special friend ...

#5
All Day and a Night

All Day and a Night

2020★ 6.2

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

While serving life in prison, a young man looks back at the people, the circumstances and the system that set him on the path toward his crime....

#6
Hands of Stone

Hands of Stone

2016★ 6.6

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

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives....

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