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10 Best Movies Like Illuminata

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

#1
Freaks

Freaks

1932★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Illuminata for fans of Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance....

#2
Harry & Son

Harry & Son

1984★ 5.8

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

Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical li...

#3
The School of Flesh

The School of Flesh

1998★ 5.2

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

Fashion executive Dominique's obsession for Quentin, a young bisexual hustler, fills her desire for physical love but leaves her taxed emotionally. Twists and turns in the relation...

#4
The Florida Project

The Florida Project

2017★ 7.4

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

The story of a precocious six year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose summer break is filled with childhood wonder, possibility and a sense of adventure while the adults aro...

#5
Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction

1994★ 8.5

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

A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in ...

#6
Alex Strangelove

Alex Strangelove

2018★ 6.6

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

Alex Truelove is on a quest to lose his virginity, an event eagerly awaited by his patient girlfriend and cheered on with welcome advice by his rowdy friends. But Alex, a super gre...