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10 Best Movies Like King Kelly

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

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#1
The Poker House

The Poker House

2008★ 6.2

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

Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns....

#2
The Assault

The Assault

2014★ 6.8

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

After a cheerleader is sexually assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to ...

#3
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius

Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius

2004★ 5.9

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

The story of golf icon and legend, Bobby Jones, who retired from competition at the tender age of 28....

#4
Welcome to the Rileys

Welcome to the Rileys

2010★ 6.6

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

Years after their teenage daughter’s death, Lois and Doug Riley, an upstanding Indiana couple, are frozen by estranging grief. Doug escapes to New Orleans on a business trip. Compe...

#5
Eleanor the Great

Eleanor the Great

2025★ 6.9

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

94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades....

#6
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story

Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story

2003★ 7.3

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

Based on a true story. Liz Murray is a young girl who is taken care of by her loving, but drug-addicted parents. Liz becomes homeless at 15 and after a tragedy comes upon her, she ...

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