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10 Best Movies Like State of the Union

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

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#1
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1982‱★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to State of the Union for fans of Crime. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A fleeing gangland flunky discovers the New York nest of Aztec deity Quetzalcoatl, the man-eating flying serpent....

#2
My Friends Act III

My Friends Act III

1985‱★ 6.4

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

This time the "amici" (friends) are just four: Necchi, Meandri, Mascetti and Sassaroli. Nevertheless they are older they still love to spend their time mainly organizing irresistib...

#3
The Gauntlet

The Gauntlet

1977‱★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to State of the Union for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute w...

#4
Losers' Club

Losers' Club

2011‱★ 6.5

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

Kaan and Mete, co-hosts of a mid 1990s radio show called Kaybedenler KulĂŒbĂŒ (Losers' Club), struggle to deal with their daily lives after their show becomes an instant hit. Kaan me...

#5
The Paradine Case

The Paradine Case

1947‱★ 6.2

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

In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated ...

#6
The Play House

The Play House

1921‱★ 6.8

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

Upon waking from the dream of a theater peopled entirely by numerous Buster Keatons, a lowly stage hand causes havoc everywhere he works....