Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Encounters

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

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#1
Aoquic iez in Mexico! Mexico Will No Longer Exist!

Aoquic iez in Mexico! Mexico Will No Longer Exist!

2024★ 8.5

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

A whirlwind journey through the chaotic streets of Mexico City explores the myth of miscegenation and the shadows of colonial violence. As past and present intertwine, ancient deit...

#2
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2008★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Encounters for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Four friends search for the answers to a series of deadly text messages killing students at their high school....

#3
Air Bud: Golden Receiver

Air Bud: Golden Receiver

1998★ 5.1

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

Josh and Buddy move from basketball to football in this first of several sequels to the original Air Bud....

#4
Fantozzi to the Rescue

Fantozzi to the Rescue

1990★ 6.1

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

Fantozzi is now retired but continues to go to the office where it is held up as a fine example of employees intending to do career....

#5
Nullarbor

Nullarbor

2011★ 7.3

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

An animated road-movie set across the vast and barren landscape of Australia's Nullarbor Plain....

#6
Re-Elected

Re-Elected

2020★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Encounters for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Friends battle former U.S. presidents when they come back from the dead as zombies on the Fourth of July....