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10 Best Movies Like Genius

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

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#1
That Night

That Night

1992★ 6.4

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

A coming-of-age story about an eleven-year-old girl who idolizes her troubled sixteen-year-old neighbor....

#2
Goal II: Living the Dream

Goal II: Living the Dream

2007★ 6.0

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

Tempted away from Newcastle United to join Real Madrid, rising star Santiago Munez finds this latest change of fortune the greatest challenge yet - personally as well as profession...

#3
Newness

Newness

2017★ 6.0

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

In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries....

#4
Blue Jay

Blue Jay

2016★ 7.0

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

Meeting by chance when they return to their tiny California hometown, two former high-school sweethearts reflect on their shared past....

#5
What Dreams May Come

What Dreams May Come

1998★ 7.2

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

Chris Nielsen dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife. After he dies, his wife Annie killed herself a...

#6
Scarecrow

Scarecrow

1973★ 7.1

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

Two drifters bum around, visit earthy women and discuss opening a car wash in Pittsburgh....

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