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10 Best Movies Like Playing by Heart

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

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#1
Hannie Caulder

Hannie Caulder

1971★ 6.2

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

After she's raped by the outlaw trio who murdered her husband, a frontierswoman hires a bounty hunter to instruct her in the ways of a gun in order to exact her revenge....

#2
Save the Date

Save the Date

2012★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Playing by Heart for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After breaking up with her boyfriend, a bookstore manager resists a seemingly perfect guy's attempts to woo her....

#3
In Love with an Angel

In Love with an Angel

2014★ 5.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Playing by Heart for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Claudio is a selfish 40 year-old man who enjoys all the pleasures in life. With a limitless bank account at his disposal and a charming appearance, he jumps from one girl to the ne...

#4
Mojave Moon

Mojave Moon

1996★ 4.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Playing by Heart for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Al McCord is hanging out at his favourite restaurant when he meets an attractive young woman (Ellie) who is looking for a ride from the city out into the Mojave Desert, where her m...

#5
Sean Connery’s Edinburgh

Sean Connery’s Edinburgh

1982★ 7.0

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

The screen legend conducts a personal tour of the great city that shaped him....

#6
Dont Look Back

Dont Look Back

1967★ 7.4

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

In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists,...