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10 Best Movies Like Sympathy

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

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#1
The Way to the Heart

The Way to the Heart

2024★ 9.9

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

Ava, an award-winning chef at a big-city restaurant, has lost her spark. Her boss sends her out to find herself to save her menu and her job. She returns home and finds little to i...

#2
The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water

The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water

2002★ 6.2

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

Littlefoot befriends with a mysterious, fun-loving dolphin-like creature named Mo, who is trapped in "new water" caused by heavy rain. The gang then goes on an adventure to the "bi...

#3
Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies

Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies

1999★ 5.7

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

During a failed art heist, the Djinn is once again liberated. This time, to complete the 1001 wishes that he needs before the final 3, he lets himself go to prison, where he starts...

#4
Otto – The New Movie

Otto – The New Movie

1987★ 5.7

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

Otto is Friesland's answer to Rambo and stands between two worlds, two women and two animals. While he's trying to cure a dog with bite inhibition and a cat with suicidal tendencie...

#5
Fantozzi Retires

Fantozzi Retires

1988★ 6.1

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

After thirty years in the big corporation, Ugo Fantozzi retires. Suddenly, he needs things to do in everyday life and he tries a number of activities: helping Pina shopping; babysi...

#6
The Addiction

The Addiction

1995★ 6.5

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

A vampiric doctoral student tries to follow the philosophy of a nocturnal comrade and control her thirst for blood....