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10 Best Movies Like A Bad Life

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

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#1
Let It Shine

Let It Shine

2012★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Bad Life for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A young teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help his friend out and win the girl of his dreams by going through several events of betrayal, trust and agreement while his ...

#2
Teen Spirit

Teen Spirit

2019★ 6.0

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

A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and am...

#3
After

After

2019★ 7.1

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

Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. Entering her first semester of college, Tessa's guarded world opens up when...

#4
Mean Streets

Mean Streets

1973★ 7.1

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

A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob....

#5
Josie and the Pussycats

Josie and the Pussycats

2001★ 5.8

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

Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style ...

#6
Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

1982★ 6.8

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

Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner ...

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