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10 Best Movies Like The Mad Phoenix

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

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#1
Love on a Diet

Love on a Diet

2001★ 6.0

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

A depressed, obese woman tries to lose weight in order to win back her ex-boyfriend with the help of a fellow Hong Konger whom she met in Japan....

#2
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

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

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a s...

#3
Sergio

Sergio

2020★ 6.6

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

A sweeping drama set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Brazilian Sérgio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most tr...

#4
Chéri

Chéri

2009★ 6.1

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

The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love....

#5
The God of Cookery

The God of Cookery

1996★ 7.2

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

The most renowned and feared chef in the world loses his title of God of Cookery because of his pompous attitude. Humbled, he sets out to reclaim his title....

#6
King of Comedy

King of Comedy

1999★ 7.4

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

Wan Tin-Sau is an actor who cannot seem to catch a break, since his only professional jobs are limited to being a movie extra. As well as being an actor, he is also the head of his...

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