Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 18, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Distance

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

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#1
Prayers for the Stolen

Prayers for the Stolen

2021★ 7.6

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

Ana and her two best friends, Maria and Paula, navigate life in their oppressive countryside village. Whilst their families struggle in the poppy fields harvesting opium, the girls...

#2
Upon Entry

Upon Entry

2023★ 6.7

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

Diego, a Venezuelan urbanist, and Elena, a contemporary dancer from Barcelona, move to the United States with their approved visas to start a new life. Their intention is to boost ...

#3
Lady Driver

Lady Driver

2020★ 6.4

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

When a rebellious teen embarks on a solo summer journey to connect with her roots, she finds herself in a new world, geared up for the ride of her life, and discovers she had the d...

#4
El estudiante

El estudiante

2009★ 7.7

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

After retiring to the beautiful Mexican town of Guanajuato, a 70 year old decides to follow his dreams and enroll at the university where he stumbles upon a new generation and they...

#5
The Good Girls

The Good Girls

2019★ 6.5

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

Sofía, a well-to-do socialite and her husband must wrestle with the impact of Mexico's 1982 economic crisis....

#6
Nothing Personal

Nothing Personal

2009★ 6.5

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

Alone in her empty flat, from her window Anne observes the people passing by who nervously snatch up the personal belongings and pieces of furniture she has put out on the pavement...

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