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10 Best Movies Like Alex

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

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#1
Baby Face

Baby Face

1933★ 7.2

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

A young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness....

#2
Sidelined 2: Intercepted

Sidelined 2: Intercepted

2025★ 7.0

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

Freshman star quarterback Drayton struggles with the weight of expectations after a devastating setback, while dancer Dallas begins to question the future she thought she wanted. A...

#3
Flashdance

Flashdance

1983★ 6.5

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

Alex Owens, a young woman juggling between two odd jobs, aspires to become a successful ballet dancer. Nick, who is her boss and lover, supports and encourages her to fulfil her dr...

#4
The True Adventures of Wolfboy

The True Adventures of Wolfboy

2019★ 5.9

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

Follows a young boy who runs away from home in the search of his estranged mother....

#5
Someone Great

Someone Great

2019★ 6.4

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

An aspiring music journalist lands her dream job and is about to move to San Francisco when her boyfriend of nine years decides to call it quits. To nurse her broken heart, she and...

#6
St. Elmo's Fire

St. Elmo's Fire

1985★ 6.1

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

Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist K...

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