Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Svengali

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

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#1
42nd Street

42nd Street

1933★ 6.9

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

A producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, and at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star....

#2
The Cat and the Canary

The Cat and the Canary

1927★ 6.9

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

Rich old Cyrus West's relatives are waiting for him to die so they can inherit. But he stipulates that his will be read 20 years after his death. On the appointed day his expectant...

#3
Grayeagle

Grayeagle

1977★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Svengali for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A young Cheyenne warrior, who goes by the name Grayeagle, kidnaps the daughter of a grizzled frontier man John Colter who goes on an epic search for his daughter Beth, aided by a f...

#4
The Sport Parade

The Sport Parade

1932★ 4.8

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

Two Dartmouth football players fall in love with the same girl following college graduation....

#5
13 Hours by Air

13 Hours by Air

1936★ 4.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Svengali for fans of Mystery. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Womanizer and airline pilot Jack Gordon must fly the world's fastest airliner from New York to California while dealing with dangerous jewel thieves on the run from the law....

#6
City Lights

City Lights

1931★ 8.3

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

A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor....