Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 21, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Shade

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

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#1
Flow

Flow

2019★ 8.7

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

A turbulent day in a life, painted by air....

#2
Man

Man

2022★ 6.9

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

An experimental film through the eyes of a man...

#3
Little Hands

Little Hands

2018★ 7.0

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

Léo is the two-year old, son of the acting manager of a factory on the brink of closing. When employees discover the news, Bruno, a more radical Worker who is willing to fight for ...

#4
Barbie

Barbie

1977★ 6.5

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

Barbie comes home from shopping. She takes her groceries out of the bag and unwraps a little Barbie doll. She fries up the Barbie doll and eats it....

#5
Fast

Fast

2007★ 6.1

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

A woman signs the verb “fast” in American Sign Language by putting her thumb and index finger together and “zipping” her mouth, which resembles the action of closing one’s mouth to...

#6
Hauptsache Ferien

Hauptsache Ferien

1972★ 6.2

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

On the last day of school, teachers and students have only one thing on their minds: finally, vacation. Corinna, the daughter of a prefabricated house manufacturer, has failed to p...