Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Role

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

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#1
A Second Chance

A Second Chance

2011★ 6.0

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

A young girl and her coach overcome adversity to make their way into the National Australian Gymnastics Squad....

#2
I Believe

I Believe

2019★ 7.7

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

A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way....

#3
Where the Red Fern Grows

Where the Red Fern Grows

1974★ 6.9

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

Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming c...

#4
Elena Undone

Elena Undone

2010★ 6.9

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

The wife of a pastor who preaches against homosexuality embarks on an affair with a female writer....

#5
Foster

Foster

2011★ 6.7

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

Looking to adopt a child and unable to conceive a child of their own, the Morrisons' lives are turned upside down when a seven-year-old boy unexpectedly shows up on their doorstep....

#6
Heidi

Heidi

2005★ 7.7

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

Swiss girl Adelheid 'Heidi' is orphaned young. Aunt Detie brings her to grandpa Alp and his wife, who live isolated in the Alps since his murder charge. Heidi soon takes to the wil...

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