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10 Best Movies Like The Acquaintances of a Lonely John

If you loved The Acquaintances of a Lonely John, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Panda

Panda

2014★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Acquaintances of a Lonely John for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Two teenagers are playing by night in a dirty parking lot. After they are driving on an empty road, they start to tease each other on the way to the sea, but they seem to be too yo...

#2
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2009★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Acquaintances of a Lonely John for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledor...

#3
Let's Kill Ward's Wife

Let's Kill Ward's Wife

2014★ 5.5

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

Everyone hates Ward’s wife and wants her dead, Ward most of all. But when his friends’ murderous fantasies turn into an (accidental) reality, they have to deal with a whole new set...

#4
Divergent

Divergent

2014★ 6.9

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

In a world divided into factions based on personality types, Tris learns that she's been classified as Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, ...

#5
Think Like a Man Too

Think Like a Man Too

2014★ 6.4

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

All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threa...

#6
The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

2006★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Acquaintances of a Lonely John for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Two ice skaters develop a love-hate relationship while dreaming of Olympic glory....