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10 Best Movies Like Under the Influence

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

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#1
The Safety of Objects

The Safety of Objects

2002★ 6.4

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

In a suburban landscape, the lives of several families interlace with loss, despair and personal crisis. Esther Gold has lost focus on all but caring for her comatose son, Paul, an...

#2
Lucky Them

Lucky Them

2013★ 6.0

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

More interested in partying and flirting with young musicians than work, veteran rock journalist Ellie Klug has one last chance to prove her value to her magazine’s editor: a no-st...

#3
To Be Takei

To Be Takei

2014★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Under the Influence for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Over seven decades, actor and activist George Takei journeyed from a World War II internment camp to the helm of the Starship Enterprise, and then to the daily news feeds of five m...

#4
Return

Return

2011★ 6.4

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

Back from a tour of duty, Kelli struggles to find her place in her family and the rust-belt town she no longer recognizes....

#5
My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career

1979★ 6.2

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

A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married....

#6
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film

Call Me Crazy: A Five Film

2013★ 7.0

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

A psychotherapist helps a law student cope with schizophrenia in one of five interconnected tales dealing with mental illness....

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