Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 20, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Phone-Mates

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

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#1
I Don't Expect Anyone to Believe Me

I Don't Expect Anyone to Believe Me

2023★ 6.5

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

A writer's career — and entire life — suddenly goes off script when he falls prey to a dangerous web of criminals right before moving to Barcelona....

#2
Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me

Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me

2018★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Phone-Mates for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The untold and ultimately inspiring story of legendary singer, Teddy Pendergrass, the man poised to be the biggest R&B artist of all time until the tragic accident that changed his...

#3
Re-Births

Re-Births

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Phone-Mates for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary film depicting five intimate portraits of migrants who fled their country of origin to seek refuge in France and find a space of freedom where they can fully experien...

#4
10

10

2022★ 5.1

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

Vijay Kumar, a successful boxer and a gold medallist, fails his drug test and suffers a setback in his career. To survive his failing career, he must get up and fight harder than b...

#5
Shrek Forever After

Shrek Forever After

2010★ 6.4

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

A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted v...

#6
The Wild Soccer Bunch 5

The Wild Soccer Bunch 5

2008★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Phone-Mates for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

"The Wild Soccer Bunch" celebrate their last victory against the "Silver Lights" - and set one record in volley-pass game after another in the forest. But they are not alone: Vampi...