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10 Best Movies Like Bad Communication

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

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#1
Shara

Shara

2003★ 6.5

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

The Aso family live in the old town of Nara. One Day, Kei, one of the Aso's twin boys suddenly disappears. Five years later seventeen-year old Shun, the remaining twin, is an art s...

#2
1-Ichi

1-Ichi

2003★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bad Communication for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

We follow Ichi during his high school years. Mr. Dai is the best fighter in school... whenever he fights Ichi is there and has a huge smile on his face. Mr. Dai thinks that Ichi is...

#3
Taboo

Taboo

1999★ 6.6

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

Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in t...

#4
BECK

BECK

2010★ 6.5

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

Yukio is your average high school student who spends his days going to class and avoiding bullies. That is until he meets Ryusuke, a guitar prodigy. Together with Taira, Chiba, and...

#5
Intentions of Murder

Intentions of Murder

1964★ 7.0

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

The neglected common-law wife of a Japanese librarian is repeatedly harassed by a young man with a heart condition who seduces her with the prospect of a better life....

#6
One Million Yen Girl

One Million Yen Girl

2008★ 7.1

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

A 21-year-old girl is released from prison, only to deal with the neighborhood gossip about her and family conflicts. She decides to save one million yen, move to where no one know...

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