Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Mapmaker

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

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#1
Sunshine State

Sunshine State

2002★ 6.3

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

A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development....

#2
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Mapmaker 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
The Best of Me

The Best of Me

2014★ 7.5

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

A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown....

#4
Shag

Shag

1989★ 6.1

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

Summer of 1963. Carson is getting married to her boyfriend so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend....

#5
Venus

Venus

2006★ 6.6

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

Maurice is an aging veteran actor who becomes taken with Jessie, the grandniece of his closest friend. When Maurice tries to soften the petulant and provincial young girl with the ...

#6
Sam & Kate

Sam & Kate

2022★ 6.3

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

Bill is an ailing larger-than-life father being taken care of by his son Sam, who has returned home to care for him. While home, Sam falls for a local woman, Kate. At the same time...

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