Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Homework

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

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#1
Shadows

Shadows

1960★ 6.9

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

The relationship between Lelia, a light-skinned black woman, and Tony, a white man is put in jeopardy when Tony meets Lelia’s darker-skinned jazz singer brother, Hugh, and discover...

#2
Take the Lead

Take the Lead

2006★ 6.9

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

A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create ...

#3
Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe

2016★ 7.2

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

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master....

#4
Dance Academy: The Movie

Dance Academy: The Movie

2017★ 7.2

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

This 2017 movie follows the original dance academy TV show and tracks where the characters are in their lives now....

#5
Vanya on 42nd Street

Vanya on 42nd Street

1994★ 6.6

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

An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya' plays out by a company of actors. The setting: their run-down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play i...

#6
Eleanor the Great

Eleanor the Great

2025★ 6.9

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

94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades....

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