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10 Best Movies Like The Stars Must Burn

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

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#1
A Fish in Love

A Fish in Love

1999★ 5.7

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

Carpenter Arturo becomes a literary sensation when the children's stories he writes in his spare time get published, but he comes to resent success and the spotlight that comes wit...

#2
Immortal

Immortal

2004★ 5.7

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

In the distant future, Earth is occupied by ancient gods and genetically altered humans. When a god is sentenced to death he seeks a new human host and a woman to bear his child....

#3
Loro 2

Loro 2

2018★ 7.2

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

"Loro", in two parts, is a period movie that chronicles, as a fiction story, events likely happened in Italy (or even made up) between 2006 and 2010. "Loro" wants to suggest in po...

#4
Boys Don't Cry

Boys Don't Cry

1999★ 7.4

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

A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska....

#5
Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy

1992★ 5.4

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

A seductive teen befriends an introverted high school student and schemes her way into the lives of her wealthy family....

#6
Head Over Heels 3

Head Over Heels 3

2019★ 7.0

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

Alice Segretto is more agitated than ever. The success of her chain of stores Sexy Delícia takes the businesswoman on a tour around the world. Working endlessly, Alice realizes tha...