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10 Best Movies Like Applause

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

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#1
All About Eve

All About Eve

1950★ 8.1

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

From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing. Eve maneuvers her way i...

#2
The Sound of Music Live!

The Sound of Music Live!

2013★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Applause for fans of Drama & Music & TV Movie. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The Sound of Music Live! is a television special that was originally broadcast by NBC on December 5, 2013. Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the special was an adaptation of ...

#3
Look Back in Anger

Look Back in Anger

1959★ 6.7

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

A disillusioned, angry university graduate comes to terms with his grudge against middle-class life and values....

#4
All Together Now

All Together Now

2020★ 6.7

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

An optimistic, talented teen clings to a huge secret: she's homeless and living on a school bus. When tragedy strikes, can she learn to accept a helping hand?...

#5
A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line

1985★ 6.2

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

A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remai...

#6
Hateship Loveship

Hateship Loveship

2014★ 5.8

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

A shy caretaker believes that the father of her teenage charge is falling in love with her, unaware that she is actually the victim of the girl's prank....

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