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10 Best Movies Like What Friends Are For

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

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#1
Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony

Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony

2021★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What Friends Are For for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

30 years ago, on June 23rd, 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog was released on the SEGA Genesis, beginning a new era of gaming. Since then, Sonic has been running through countless zones, b...

#2
Sonic Soldier Borgman: Madnight☆Gigs!

Sonic Soldier Borgman: Madnight☆Gigs!

1989★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What Friends Are For for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A music clip OVA using full versions of songs that were from the anime....

#3
Narco Sub

Narco Sub

2021★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What Friends Are For for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A former U.S. Navy Seal is forced to become the international criminal he once fought against when a powerful and violent drug cartel kidnaps his wife and daughter....

#4
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue 1

Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue 1

2022★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What Friends Are For for fans of Animation. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story focuses on the exploits of rivals Reinhard von Lohengramm and Yang Wen-li, as they rise to power and fame in the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, respective...

#5
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

2006★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What Friends Are For for fans of Family. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

On their way through the Battle Frontier, Ash and friends meet up with a Pokémon Ranger who's mission is to deliever the egg of Manaphy to a temple on the ocean's floor. However, a...

#6
Mahou Shoujo Sonico Magica

Mahou Shoujo Sonico Magica

2011★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What Friends Are For for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This is an April Fool's joke by Nitroplus. On 01.04.2011, an official website for Mahou Shoujo Sonico Magika, a parody of SoniComi (a game by Nitroplus), was opened with the announ...