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10 Best Movies Like Pleasantville

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

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#1
Peggy Sue Got Married

Peggy Sue Got Married

1986★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pleasantville for fans of Fantasy & Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

At her 25th high school reunion, Peggy Sue faints and awakens in 1960—back in her senior year, before her marriage and all her regrets. Given a second chance to relive her youth, s...

#2
Running with Scissors

Running with Scissors

2006★ 5.7

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

Young Augusten Burroughs absorbs experiences that could make for a shocking memoir: the son of an alcoholic father and an unstable mother, he's handed off to his mother's therapist...

#3
Monsieur Hire

Monsieur Hire

1989★ 7.2

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

A French man spies on a lovely younger woman across the way. When he's spotted by the woman shortly after being questioned by the police about a local murder, the man's simple life...

#4
In the Army Now

In the Army Now

1994★ 5.1

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

Bones Conway and Jack Kaufman, two misguided youths, join the reserves to make some easy money for their entrepreneurial dreams. Unfortunately, no sooner than they finish basic tra...

#5
It's Always Fair Weather

It's Always Fair Weather

1955★ 7.0

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

Three World War II buddies promise to meet at a specified place and time 10 years after the war. They keep their word only to discover how far apart they've grown. But the reunion ...

#6
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street

Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street

2019★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pleasantville for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Mark Patton sets the records straight about the controversial 1985 sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street, which ended his acting career, just as it was about to begin....