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10 Best Movies Like Simple Men

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

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#1
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

1986★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Simple Men for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Arriving in Chicago, Henry moves in with ex-con acquaintance Otis and starts schooling him in the ways of the serial killer....

#2
Henry Fool

Henry Fool

1998★ 6.6

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

An egocentric bum transforms the lives of a shy New Jersey garbageman and his sister....

#3
The Unbelievable Truth

The Unbelievable Truth

1990★ 6.8

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

After serving time for murder, Josh Hutton returns to his home town where he meets Audry Hugo. No one can remember exactly what Josh did......

#4
Trust

Trust

1990★ 6.8

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

After being thrown away from home, pregnant high school dropout Maria meets Matthew, a highly educated and extremely moody electronics repairman. The two begin an unusual romance b...

#5
Recollections of the Yellow House

Recollections of the Yellow House

1989★ 8.2

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

Lisbon, 1989. A middle-aged poor man, tormented by an illness, lives in a cheap room in a family boarding house, in the old section of the city's waterfront....

#6
Flirt

Flirt

1995★ 6.1

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

The same situation is played out in different cities (New York, Berlin and Tokyo). A lover has to choose whether to commit to a partner who is returning home. In each case there ar...