Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like California or Bust

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

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#1
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997★ 6.2

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

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults....

#2
Hooking Up

Hooking Up

2020★ 6.3

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

Bailey and Darla embark upon a misguided and mutually deceitful form of therapy, one in which they must drive across the country, re-enacting Darla's colorful history as a sex addi...

#3
CQ

CQ

2001★ 5.9

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

A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a n...

#4
Kodachrome

Kodachrome

2017★ 6.8

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

Matt Ryder is convinced to drive his estranged and dying father Benjamin Ryder cross country to deliver four old rolls of Kodachrome film to the last lab in the world that can deve...

#5
Don't Think Twice

Don't Think Twice

2016★ 6.4

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

An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time....

#6
¿Y cómo es él?

¿Y cómo es él?

2022★ 7.5

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

Thomas is a meek man on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Despite his situation he decides to fake a work trip to go to Vallarta to confront Jero, a taxi driver who is sleeping wit...

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