Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Departure

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

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#1
Love Everlasting

Love Everlasting

2016★ 7.4

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

Bridger is a young outsider who's always wanted more. He and his mother flee an abusive home, eventually finding a small town in the middle of nowhere. Once there, Bridger finds tr...

#2
Elena Undone

Elena Undone

2010★ 6.9

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

The wife of a pastor who preaches against homosexuality embarks on an affair with a female writer....

#3
Akron

Akron

2015★ 7.2

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

Benny, a college freshman at the University of Akron, Ohio meets and falls for fellow freshman Christopher at a football game. With the support of their families and friends they e...

#4
Save the Last Dance

Save the Last Dance

2001★ 6.5

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

After the death of her mother, Sara moves to the South Side of Chicago to live with her father and gets transferred to a majority-black school. Her life takes a turn for the better...

#5
The Object of My Affection

The Object of My Affection

1998★ 5.8

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

A pregnant New York social worker begins to develop romantic feelings for her gay best friend, and decides she'd rather raise her child with him, much to the dismay of her overbear...

#6
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between

Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between

2022★ 6.2

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

Clare and Aidan make a pact to break up before college — no regrets, no broken hearts. But will one epic goodbye date offer them a last chance at love?...

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