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10 Best Movies Like American Fiction

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

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#1
Happiness

Happiness

1998★ 7.4

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

The lives of several individuals intertwine as they go about their lives in their own unique ways, engaging in acts which society as a whole might find disturbing in a desperate se...

#2
Mother

Mother

1996★ 6.8

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

A neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal problems....

#3
The Savages

The Savages

2007★ 6.9

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

A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father....

#4
Madea's Big Happy Family

Madea's Big Happy Family

2011★ 6.7

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

When Shirley, Madea's niece, receives distressing news about her health, the only thing she wants is her family gathered around her. However, Shirley's three adult children are too...

#5
We the Animals

We the Animals

2018★ 6.5

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

Manny, Joel and Jonah tear their way through childhood and push against the volatile love of their parents. As Manny and Joel grow into versions of their father and Ma dreams of es...

#6
Soul Food

Soul Food

1997★ 6.2

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

Traditional Sunday dinners at Mama Joe's turn sour when sisters Teri, Bird and Maxine start bringing their problems to the dinner table in this ensemble comedy. When tragedy strike...

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