Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Rival

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

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#1
Hungry Hearts

Hungry Hearts

2015★ 6.5

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

The relationship of a couple who meet by chance in New York City is put to the test when they encounter a life or death circumstance....

#2
El Chicano

El Chicano

2019★ 6.6

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

A pair of twin brothers from East L.A. choose to live their lives differently and end up on opposite sides of the law....

#3
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

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

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a s...

#4
Newness

Newness

2017★ 6.0

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

In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries....

#5
The Congress

The Congress

2013★ 6.4

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

An aging, out-of-work actress accepts one last job, though the consequences of her decision affect her in ways she didn't consider....

#6
The Giant Mechanical Man

The Giant Mechanical Man

2012★ 6.5

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

An offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft spoken zoo worker who falls for him....

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