Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like How to Sleep

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

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#1
The Living Desert

The Living Desert

1953★ 7.1

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

Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survi...

#2
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2009★ 7.7

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

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledor...

#3
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004★ 8.0

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

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turnin...

#4
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2002★ 7.7

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

Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a w...

#5
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001★ 7.9

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

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the...

#6
Lethal Weapon 2

Lethal Weapon 2

1989★ 7.0

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

Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in criminal activities....