Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Joy

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

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#1
Re-Births

Re-Births

2017★ 7.4

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

A documentary film depicting five intimate portraits of migrants who fled their country of origin to seek refuge in France and find a space of freedom where they can fully experien...

#2
MBS: Prince With Two Faces

MBS: Prince With Two Faces

2020★ 7.5

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

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed ben Salman (known as MBS) is - at only 34 years old - at the head of a State in Western Asia which has immense oil reserves and weighs on the...

#3
My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 3

My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 3

2012★ 5.4

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

As she leaves for art school in New York, Skye gets a phone call from Alex. Skye hasn't heard from Alex in two years, but before she can move on with her life she needs to tie up s...

#4
The Art Of Waiting

The Art Of Waiting

2019★ 8.8

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

Liran and Tali, a couple in their thirties who dream of having a child together, are one day told that they will have to undergo fertility treatments. What seems simple at first tu...

#5
Box

Box

2022★ 4.5

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

A doomsday pepper is surprised to find a mysterious box appear in his living room with no trace as to how it could've gotten there....

#6
A

A

2002★ 6.9

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

Single-channel video installation commissioned by Public Art Development Trust, London....