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10 Best Movies Like American Heart

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

#1
The Last Picture Show

The Last Picture Show

1971★ 7.6

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

High school seniors and best friends, Sonny and Duane, live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating a local beauty, while Sonny is having an affair with the coach's wif...

#2
Open Hearts

Open Hearts

2002★ 7.0

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

Cecilie and Joachim are about to get married when a freak car accident leaves Joachim disabled, throwing their lives into a spin. The driver of the other car, Marie, and her family...

#3
For the Love of Money

For the Love of Money

2012★ 4.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to American Heart for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Spanning over two decades, "For the Love of Money" follows the true account of an Israeli immigrant who searches for his piece of the American dream....

#4
My Best Friend's Wedding

My Best Friend's Wedding

1997★ 6.6

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

When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Mi...

#5
Misery

Misery

1990★ 7.7

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

After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote...

#6
American History X

American History X

1998★ 8.3

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

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to priso...