Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like El nombre

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

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#1
Staring at Strangers

Staring at Strangers

2022★ 6.4

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

Carpenter Sergio runs away and hides in a closet after his boss fired him. When the closet arrives at its buyer's house, he decides to stay there, hiding in his new home living wit...

#2
Bosco

Bosco

2024★ 6.9

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

Based on the true story of Quawntay “Bosco” Adams. Sentenced to 35 years for attempted possession of marijuana, Adams miraculously escaped from a Federal maximum-security prison wh...

#3
Little Boy Blue

Little Boy Blue

1997★ 6.1

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

Living in rural Texas is a dysfunctional family: an abusive dad, a Vietnam vet with a war wound that's left him impotent; a compliant wife and a son of about 20, two small sons who...

#4
Rose Plays Julie

Rose Plays Julie

2021★ 5.8

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

A story of a young woman searching for her biological mother. Set against a backdrop of misogyny, revenge, and longing, Rose undertakes a journey that leads her to revelations that...

#5
The Truth About Emanuel

The Truth About Emanuel

2013★ 6.0

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

A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother....

#6
Chatroom

Chatroom

2010★ 5.8

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

When strangers Jim, Eva, Emily and Mo meet William online in his new 'Chelsea Teens!' chatroom, they're completely seduced by his fast-talking, charismatic character. But beneath t...

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