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10 Best Movies Like Unknown Pleasures

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

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#1
The Spectacular Now

The Spectacular Now

2013★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Unknown Pleasures for fans of Comedy & Drama. 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...

#2
Lost in Thailand

Lost in Thailand

2012★ 6.4

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

The story of two rival business managers, Xu and Bo, who are fighting over a revolutionary new in-house technology for control of their company. If Xu wins, his future will be secu...

#3
Edge of the City

Edge of the City

1957★ 7.1

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

A male army deserter and a black male dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager, in a corrupt environment, and as their connection blossoms they must face the oppressive an...

#4
In Good Company

In Good Company

2004★ 6.1

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

Dan Foreman is a seasoned advertisement sales executive at a high-ranking publication when a corporate takeover results in him being placed under naive supervisor Carter Duryea, wh...

#5
The Truth About Emanuel

The Truth About Emanuel

2013★ 6.0

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

A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother....

#6
Kitty Foyle

Kitty Foyle

1940★ 6.5

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

A hard-working, white-collar girl falls in love with a young socialite, but meets with his family's disapproval....

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