Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 22, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Deli

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

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#1
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum

1939★ 7.8

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

In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he is only praised for his acting ...

#2
Taxidermia

Taxidermia

2006★ 6.6

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

Set over three generations and beginning with a sexually frustrated orderly during WWII who relieves his tensions in the most outlandish, gross ways. The result of his liaison is a...

#3
The 2019 Rose Parade with Cord & Tish

The 2019 Rose Parade with Cord & Tish

2019★ 6.2

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

Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan return for their annual round of live Rose Parade coverage. Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan are no strangers to the iconic New Year’s tradition of...

#4
The Hi-Lo Country

The Hi-Lo Country

1998★ 6.1

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

An intimate story of the enduring bond of friendship between two hard-living men, set against a sweeping backdrop: the American West, post-World War II, in its twilight. Pete and B...

#5
The Play House

The Play House

1921★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Deli 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
Smiles of a Summer Night

Smiles of a Summer Night

1955★ 7.4

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

Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly at...