Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 16, 2026

10 Best Movies Like JOHN

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

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#1
Not Okay

Not Okay

2022★ 6.3

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

An ambitious young woman, desperate for followers and fame, fakes a trip to Paris to up her social media presence. When a terrifying incident takes place in the real world and beco...

#2
Dear White People

Dear White People

2014★ 6.1

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

A campus culture war between Blacks and whites at a predominantly white Ivy League college comes to a head when the staff of a satirical magazine stages an offensive Halloween part...

#3
Barbie

Barbie

2023★ 6.9

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

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon dis...

#4
Moxie

Moxie

2021★ 7.2

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

Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school....

#5
A King in New York

A King in New York

1957★ 6.7

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

A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and get...

#6
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

2021★ 6.9

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

In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression involve seeking advice from Dr. Bird - a gian...

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