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10 Best Movies Like Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway

If you loved Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

2020★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In the Forest of Okoya, Koko is a feral child who has been raised as a Pokémon by the Mythical Pokémon Zarude. Koko has grown up never doubting that he is a Pokémon even though he ...

#2
Rent

Rent

2019★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway for fans of Drama & TV Movie. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of several friends in New York City facing financial poverty, homophobia, AIDS, and, of course, rent....

#3
I'm Off Then

I'm Off Then

2015★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Based on the book "Ich bin dann mal weg" by Hape Kerkeling where the author describes his journey on the Way of St. James, a pilgrimage route, and the people he encounters there....

#4
Rent

Rent

2005★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In New York City's gritty East Village, a group of bohemians strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic....

#5
No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent'

No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent'

2006★ 8.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Feature length documentary about Jonathan Larson and "Rent"'s journey from Broadway to the screen. Featuring director Chris Columbus, the entire cast, and dozens of friends and fam...

#6
Ryan Hamilton: Happy Face

Ryan Hamilton: Happy Face

2017★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Small-town import Ryan Hamilton charms New York with folksy comic observations on big-city life, hot-air ballooning and going to Disney World alone....