Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 17, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Wake

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

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#1
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

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

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a s...

#2
The Wedding Year

The Wedding Year

2019★ 6.0

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

A commitment-phobic 27-year old’s relationship is put to the test when she and her boyfriend attend 7 weddings in the same year....

#3
Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

2000★ 6.3

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

Graced with a velvet voice, 21-year-old Violet Sanford heads to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter only to find her aspirations sidelined by the accolades and no...

#4
The Hangover Part III

The Hangover Part III

2013★ 6.2

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

This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off....

#5
Fun with Dick and Jane

Fun with Dick and Jane

1977★ 6.5

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

When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation....

#6
Class

Class

1983★ 5.9

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

Naive Midwestern prep student Jonathan bonds with his more worldly roommate, Skip, who takes the small-town boy under his wing. At Skip's urging, the inexperienced Jonathan is embo...

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