← Back to Review

10 Best Movies Like Akron

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

#1
White Frog

White Frog

2013★ 5.8

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

Story of a neglected teen with mild Asperger’s syndrome whose life is changed forever when tragedy hits his family....

#2
That Summer

That Summer

2017★ 5.7

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

Albert and David Maysles' classic GREY GARDENS immortalized the estate of Edith and Little Edie Beale, relatives of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, who lived in alarmingly poor conditi...

#3
Personal Tailor

Personal Tailor

2013★ 4.8

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

A story centered on a company that grants wishes to people looking for a day away from their ordinary lives....

#4
Ah Girls Go Army

Ah Girls Go Army

2022★ 5.7

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

WHAT IF, in the unforeseen future, when there are not enough boys in Singapore? If Girls have to serve National Service also, what will happen? The story will focus on the first ba...

#5
Drown

Drown

2015★ 5.5

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

Len is a Surf Lifesaving champion, a legend in the cloistered surf club just like his father. When the younger, faster, and fitter Phil arrives at the club, Len’s legendary status ...

#6
The Best Day of My Life

The Best Day of My Life

2002★ 6.3

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

The lively goings-on of a modern family seen trough the eyes of a young girl just about to receive her first Communion....