Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Reason Why

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

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#1
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2020★ 6.4

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

Owen, a young man is dissatisfied with his life. He heads into the forest to escape and learns a lot during his time there....

#2
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2023★ 7.0

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

Three years after the death of her beloved child, Elouise, Mara still feels her presence when she sits on the butterfly bedding in front of the jar with her ashes in it. Mara arran...

#3
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko

Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko

1993★ 6.6

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

"Kamen Rider SD: Strange!? Kumo Otoko" is an animated OVA based on the gag manga Kamen Rider SD: Hurricane Legend. This cute and comedic short movie features chibi versions of the ...

#4
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2023★ 6.8

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

RETURN tells the story of a retired Green Beret who embarks on a healing journey from Montana to Vietnam. There he retraces his steps, shares his wartime experiences with his son, ...

#5
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2018★ 6.5

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

This is a documentary linking ecological and political problems. The planet has come to be less important than the multinational earnings, and with it politicians earnings as well....

#6
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★ 6.6

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

Eyüp decides to cross mount Ararat looking for his aunt in Yerevan after following a madman's words. His aunt has also been expecting someone to come from behind this mount for man...