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10 Best Movies Like Such a Long Absence

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

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#1
A Night at the Opera

A Night at the Opera

1935★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Such a Long Absence for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success...

#2
Funny Farm

Funny Farm

1988★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Such a Long Absence for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Sportswriter Andy Farmer moves with his schoolteacher wife Elizabeth to the country in order to write a novel in relative seclusion. Of course, seclusion is the last thing the Farm...

#3
Philanthropy

Philanthropy

2002★ 7.7

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

In 21st century Bucharest, to go out in the city on Saturday evening on the arm of a beautiful woman is a risky financial investment. Ovidiu, an unassuming high school teacher, nev...

#4
Trust

Trust

2025★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Such a Long Absence for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A Hollywood starlet seeks refuge in a secluded Airbnb following a high-profile scandal, only to find herself at the mercy of hardened criminals on the hunt for a score....

#5
The Play House

The Play House

1921★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Such a Long Absence 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....

#6
The House by the Cemetery

The House by the Cemetery

1981★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Such a Long Absence for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

After a doctor kills his mistress and himself while researching the mysterious previous owner of his Boston home, his colleague, Dr. Norman Boyle, takes over his studies and moves ...