Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Feb 03, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Secret Friend

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

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#1
Secrets of Palace coup d'etat. Russia, 18th century. Film №5. Second Bride Emperor

Secrets of Palace coup d'etat. Russia, 18th century. Film №5. Second Bride Emperor

2003★ 6.2

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

As a result of a successful conspiracy against Menshikov, Peter II is prematurely recognized as an adult and is in a hurry to be crowned in Moscow. The Dolgoruky brothers gather fo...

#2
Narco Sub

Narco Sub

2021★ 6.7

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

A former U.S. Navy Seal is forced to become the international criminal he once fought against when a powerful and violent drug cartel kidnaps his wife and daughter....

#3
Hard Times

Hard Times

1975★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Secret Friend for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In the depression, Chaney, a strong silent streetfighter, joins with Speed, a promoter of no-holds-barred street boxing bouts. They go to New Orleans where Speed borrows money to s...

#4
South Park: Post COVID: The Return of COVID

South Park: Post COVID: The Return of COVID

2021★ 7.4

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

If Stan, Kyle and Cartman could just work together, they could go back in time to make sure Covid never happened. But traveling back to the past seems to be the easy answer until t...

#5
Amaran

Amaran

2024★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Secret Friend for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A heroic true story of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian Army officer who displayed extraordinary bravery during a counterterrorism mission in Kashmir’s Shopian district. The fil...

#6
The Gospel According to St. Matthew

The Gospel According to St. Matthew

1965★ 7.4

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

Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers t...