Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like What They Had

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

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#1
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell

I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell

2009★ 4.7

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

A tireless and charismatic novelty seeker, Tucker tricks his buddy Dan into lying to his fiancée Kristy, so they can go to an legendary strip club three and a half hours away to ce...

#2
Foxtrot

Foxtrot

2017★ 6.7

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

A troubled family must face facts when tragedy strikes their son's desolate military post....

#3
Will Penny

Will Penny

1967★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What They Had for fans of Western. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

Will Penny, an aging cowpoke, takes a job on a ranch which requires him to ride the line of the property looking for trespassers or, worse, squatters. He finds that his cabin in th...

#4
West Coast

West Coast

2016★ 5.4

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

Four inseparable teenagers in a small town in Brittany (France). As lifelong fans of the West Coast, they think are real gangstas. Together as a "gang", they are invincible, respec...

#5
Last of the Dogmen

Last of the Dogmen

1995★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What They Had for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A Montana bounty hunter is sent into the wilderness to track three escaped prisoners. Instead he sees something that puzzles him. Later with a female Native Indian history professo...

#6
My Guardian Angel

My Guardian Angel

2016★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What They Had for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

When Hannah's parents took her to a new school, they said it was to give her a new start. However, Hannah is 11, autistic, and due to her condition, unable to speak. She had a twin...