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10 Best Movies Like The Lower Depths

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

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#1
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

2021★ 6.9

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

In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression involve seeking advice from Dr. Bird - a gian...

#2
Fat Kid Rules The World

Fat Kid Rules The World

2012★ 6.7

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

A dropout comes to the aid of a chubby and suicidal high-school kid by recruiting him as the drummer for his upstart punk-rock band....

#3
¿Y Cómo Es Él?

¿Y Cómo Es Él?

2022★ 7.5

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

Thomas is a meek man on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Despite his situation he decides to fake a work trip to go to Vallarta to confront Jero, a taxi driver who is sleeping wit...

#4
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997★ 6.2

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

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults....

#5
Landline

Landline

2017★ 6.1

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

A teenager living with her sister and parents in Manhattan during the 1990s discovers that her father is having an affair....

#6
Accidents Happen

Accidents Happen

2009★ 5.9

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

There are dysfunctional families... and then there are the Conways. After a family tragedy, 15-year-old Billy Conway has become the de facto glue between his bitter mom, distant br...

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