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10 Best Movies Like The Insect Woman

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

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#1
Bullets Over Broadway

Bullets Over Broadway

1994★ 7.1

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

After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is ...

#2
Pigs and Battleships

Pigs and Battleships

1961★ 7.1

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

In the city of Yokosuka, Kinta and his lover Haruko, both involved with yakuza, brave the post-occupation period with a goal to be together....

#3
The Man in the White Suit

The Man in the White Suit

1951★ 6.9

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

The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the materi...

#4
Of Human Bondage

Of Human Bondage

1964★ 6.0

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

Medical student Philip falls in love with Mildred, a waitress. Although she is a flirt, they have a love affair. But when Philip is told about her constant infidelity, they break u...

#5
The Pornographers

The Pornographers

1966★ 7.2

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

Subu makes pornographic films. He sees nothing wrong with it. They are an aid to a repressed society, and he uses the money to support his landlady, Haru, and her family. From time...

#6
Tickle Me

Tickle Me

1965★ 5.9

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

A singing rodeo rider hires on at an expensive all-women dude ranch and beauty spa. He falls for a pretty fitness trainer who is constantly threatened by a gang who wants her late ...