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10 Best Movies Like Friends & Lovers

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

#1
The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral

The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral

2008★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Friends & Lovers for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Tomoe Enjou is attacked by bullies from his old school and saved by Shiki Ryougi. He asks her to hide him at her place and admits that he killed someone. Several days later, there ...

#2
Main Krishna Hoon

Main Krishna Hoon

2013★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Friends & Lovers for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In answer to an orphan boy's prayers, the divine Lord Krishna comes to Earth, befriends the boy, and helps him find a loving family....

#3
East of Main Street: Milestones

East of Main Street: Milestones

2013★ 5.7

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

The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple had an opportunity to take part in an episode of East of Main Street, an HBO documentary series that has been produced for the past three years...

#4
Muxˣ

Muxˣ

2025★ 5.5

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

Mux spent many years in a coma in a clinic with a constant stream of television. But at least he survived a serious car accident! Now he has woken up, and he has a plan: during his...

#5
Kill the Jockey

Kill the Jockey

2024★ 6.8

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

Remo's self-destructive behavior overshadows his talent. Abril, an upcoming jockey, is pregnant with Remo's baby and has to decide between the child or continuing to race. They bot...

#6
An Ideal Father

An Ideal Father

2024★ 6.3

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

Michel, the jovial owner of the only café in a small Normandy town, sees his life turned upside down when his teenage daughter is murdered. The community has his back but soon rumo...