Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 16, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Trigger

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

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#1
Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra

2013★ 6.6

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

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted....

#2
August

August

2011★ 5.8

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

August tells the story of two former lovers, Troy and Jonathan, who reunite after a long ago painful breakup. After spending several years in Spain, Troy returns to Los Angeles and...

#3
Bros

Bros

2022★ 6.7

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

Two gay men are possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They're both very busy....

#4
In & Out

In & Out

1997★ 6.5

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

A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards....

#5
My Policeman

My Policeman

2022★ 7.6

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

In the late 1990s, the arrival of elderly invalid Patrick into Marion and Tom’s home triggers the exploration of seismic events from 40 years previous: the passionate relationship ...

#6
Benjamin

Benjamin

2019★ 6.1

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

Benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film No Self at the London Film Festival when Billie, his hard drinking publicist, introduces ...

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