Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Clay

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

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#1
Cat Ballou

Cat Ballou

1965★ 6.4

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

A woman seeking revenge for her murdered father hires a famous gunman, but he's very different from what she expects....

#2
Shutter Island

Shutter Island

2010★ 8.2

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

World War II soldier-turned-U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels investigates the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane, but his efforts are compromised by tro...

#3
The Godfather

The Godfather

1972★ 8.7

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

Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attemp...

#4
The Lives of Others

The Lives of Others

2006★ 8.0

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

In 1984 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler begins spying on a famous playwright and his actress-lover Christa-Maria. Wiesler becomes unexpectedly sympathetic to the ...

#5
Gladiator

Gladiator

2000★ 8.2

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

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced...

#6
Rear Window

Rear Window

1954★ 8.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Clay for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder....