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10 Best Movies Like J. Kessels

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

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#1
Zona J

Zona J

1998★ 6.5

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

Tó, a black boy from Zona J, a tough neighborhood in Lisbon, falls in love with a white girl, Carla. Tó dreams of living in Angola and taking Carla with him. However, the reality t...

#2
J2: J Retribusi

J2: J Retribusi

2021★ 5.6

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

Jay, a bodyguard, races against time to save his boss, businessman Dato' Hashim and his daughter Nadi, against a hostile hostage situation....

#3
J-Men Forever

J-Men Forever

1979★ 6.5

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

The Lightning Bug has a multi-prong scheme to enslave the earth. First, rock and roll, which the JMen counter with Muzac, then marijuana. Finally, the JMen build a bomb to blow up ...

#4
J Balvin Bruuttal

J Balvin Bruuttal

2017★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to J. Kessels for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

J Balvin returns to his hometown of Medellin, Colombia to perform a special anniversary concert entitled "Bruuttal". A musical journey that begins with his first songs and ends wit...

#5
The Tribe

The Tribe

2014★ 6.7

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

Deaf-mute Sergey enters a specialized boarding school for the deaf. In navigating through the school's hierarchy, he encounters a corrupt underbelly of criminality, known as The Tr...

#6
Slayers Return

Slayers Return

1996★ 6.5

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

Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent are back! What begins as a routine bandit-stomping turns into the adventure of a lifetime involving magical golems, an ancient Elven weapon ...