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10 Best Movies Like Steve Hofstetter: Secret Optimist

If you loved Steve Hofstetter: Secret Optimist, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Dead Man's Trail

Dead Man's Trail

1975★ 2.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Steve Hofstetter: Secret Optimist for fans of Western. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A drunken gunfighter, Ben Walker, is one day visited by an old friend's daughter who needs his help. The gold digger Tom is being chased by a gang of bandits and heads to Carson C...

#2
The Last One of the Six

The Last One of the Six

1941★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Steve Hofstetter: Secret Optimist for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Paris, France. Commissaire Wens is put in charge of the investigation into the murder of one of six friends who, in the past, made a very profitable promise....

#3
Joy in Hong Kong

Joy in Hong Kong

1992★ 3.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Steve Hofstetter: Secret Optimist for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Joy flies to Hong Kong, where she meets her best friend Alain. With him, she visits the hottest districts of the city. She is kidnapped and imprisoned in a brothel and has to pay a...

#4
Léo et Popi - Les animaux, la nature

Léo et Popi - Les animaux, la nature

2006★ 10.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Steve Hofstetter: Secret Optimist for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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#5
The Week

The Week

2015★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Steve Hofstetter: Secret Optimist for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Dick Romans is a washed up TV host whose wife walks out on him the day before their ten year anniversary celebration. Alone with his thoughts, his dog, and a ton of booze, Dick dec...

#6
Krokiga vägen till Lyckliga gatan

Krokiga vägen till Lyckliga gatan

2016★ 10.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Steve Hofstetter: Secret Optimist for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A film about dreams and opportunities, not about problems....