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10 Best Movies Like Susman (The Essence)

If you loved Susman (The Essence), we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Secret: Dare to Dream

The Secret: Dare to Dream

2020★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Susman (The Essence) for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A widow with three children hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm. When not doing home repairs, he shares his philosophy of believing in the power of the universe ...

#2
Babylon

Babylon

1980★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Susman (The Essence) for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Drama telling the story of Blue, a young man of Jamaican descent living in Brixton in 1980, as he hangs out with his friends, fronts a dub sound system, loses his job, struggles wi...

#3
Bastard Out of Carolina

Bastard Out of Carolina

1996★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Susman (The Essence) for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer a...

#4
Sky

Sky

2015★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Susman (The Essence) for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A woman embarks on a journey alone across the United States after fleeing from her violent husband....

#5
Peepli Live

Peepli Live

2010★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Susman (The Essence) for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Natha decides to commit suicide to get the farmers' compensation. However, the media and politicians learn about his intentions and descend on their village to capture the rare eve...

#6
Nine Lives

Nine Lives

2005★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Susman (The Essence) for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Captives of the very relationships that define and sustain them, nine women resiliently meet the travails and disappointments of life....

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