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10 Best Movies Like The Out List

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

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#1
Patriots Day

Patriots Day

2016★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Out List for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt ...

#2
Hairspray

Hairspray

1988★ 6.8

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

'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the...

#3
Dumbo

Dumbo

2019★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Out List for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets benea...

#4
The Imitation Game

The Imitation Game

2014★ 8.0

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

Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain...

#5
Joker

Joker

2019★ 8.1

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

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure....

#6
Inside Out

Inside Out

2015★ 7.9

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

When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness g...