Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 21, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Role/Play

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

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#1
Pope Joan

Pope Joan

2009★ 6.8

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

A 9th century woman of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks....

#2
Eating Out

Eating Out

2004★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Role/Play for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After getting dumped by his slutty girlfriend, Caleb falls in love with Gwen. However, thanks to Caleb's roommate, Gwen thinks he's gay and sets him up with her roommate, Marc....

#3
The Legend of Hercules

The Legend of Hercules

2014★ 4.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Role/Play for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But t...

#4
I Don't Want to Go Back Alone

I Don't Want to Go Back Alone

2011★ 7.7

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

The arrival of a new student in school changes Leonardo's life. This 15 year-old blind teenager has to deal with the jealousy of his friend Giovana while figuring out the new feeli...

#5
From Beginning to End

From Beginning to End

2009★ 6.6

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

Two brothers develop a very close relationship as they are growing up in an idyllic and happy family. When they are young adults their relationship becomes very intimate, romantic,...

#6
Whirlwind

Whirlwind

2007★ 4.4

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

A hot, young and charming man with ulterior motives enters the lives of a tight-knit group of gay men in New York City and at first adds excitement and intrigue to their group, but...