Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 15, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Next Play

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

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#1
Bend It Like Beckham

Bend It Like Beckham

2002★ 6.3

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

Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressiv...

#2
The Dreadful

The Dreadful

2026★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Next Play for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

In medieval England, Anne and her domineering mother-in-law Morwen struggle to survive on the outskirts of society. But when a man from Anne's past returns from war, a curse begins...

#3
Ice Princess

Ice Princess

2005★ 6.4

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

With the help of her coach, her mom, and the boy who drives the Zamboni, nothing can stop Casey Carlyle from realizing her dream to be a champion figure skater....

#4
Breakfast with Scot

Breakfast with Scot

2007★ 6.2

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

The lives of Eric, an ex hockey player, and his partner Sam, are thrown into turmoil when they are forced to take in Scot, a flamboyant 11-year-old....

#5
The Longshots

The Longshots

2008★ 6.4

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

The true story of Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history....

#6
Gracie

Gracie

2007★ 6.2

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

A teenager faces an uphill battle when she fights to give women the opportunity to play competitive soccer....

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