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10 Best Movies Like Things I Don't Understand

If you loved Things I Don't Understand, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
In the Land of Women

In the Land of Women

2007★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Things I Don't Understand for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After a bad breakup with his girlfriend leaves him heartbroken, Carter Webb moves to Michigan to take care of his ailing grandmother. Once there, he gets mixed up in the lives of t...

#2
The Good Heart

The Good Heart

2009★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Things I Don't Understand for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of professional drinkers. Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking hi...

#3
Shadows in the Sun

Shadows in the Sun

2005★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Things I Don't Understand for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An aspiring young writer tracks a literary titan suffering from writers block to his refuge in rural Italy and learns about life and love from the irascible genius and his daughter...

#4
Our Friend

Our Friend

2019★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Things I Don't Understand for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After learning that his terminally ill wife has six months to live, a man welcomes the support of his best friend who moves into their home to help out....

#5
Bringing Out the Dead

Bringing Out the Dead

1999★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Things I Don't Understand for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Once called "Father Frank" for his efforts to rescue lives, Frank Pierce sees the ghosts of those he failed to save around every turn. He has tried everything he can to get fired, ...

#6
The Spectacular Now

The Spectacular Now

2013★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Things I Don't Understand for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her...

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