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10 Best Movies Like Expectations

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

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#1
Great Expectations

Great Expectations

2012★ 6.4

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

Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and hi...

#2
Great Expectations

Great Expectations

1998★ 6.6

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

Loosely based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Great Expectations" is a sensual tale of a young man's unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will ...

#3
Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman

1990★ 7.4

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

Vivian is a carefree, streetwise diamond in the rough when she meets sophisticated billionaire Edward in a chance encounter that turns into a week-long business arrangement. But Vi...

#4
The Distinguished Gentleman

The Distinguished Gentleman

1992★ 6.0

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

A Florida con man uses the recent death of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a last name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, th...

#5
Good Deeds

Good Deeds

2012★ 6.3

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

For all his life, wealthy businessman Wesley Deeds has done what's expected of him and has settled into a predictable routine. His scripted life begins to change, however, when he ...

#6
After We Collided

After We Collided

2020★ 7.2

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

Tessa finds herself struggling with her complicated relationship with Hardin; she faces a dilemma that could change their lives forever....

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