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10 Best Movies Like Lars and the Real Girl

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

#1
Half Nelson

Half Nelson

2006★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lars and the Real Girl for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Despite his dedication to the junior-high students who fill his classroom, idealistic teacher Dan Dunne leads a secret life of addiction that the majority of his students will neve...

#2
Shooter

Shooter

2007★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lars and the Real Girl for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A top Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger, leaves the military after a mission goes horribly awry and disappears, living in seclusion. He is coaxed back into service after a high-profil...

#3
Raging Bull

Raging Bull

1980★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lars and the Real Girl for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it....

#4
Happy-Go-Lucky

Happy-Go-Lucky

2008★ 6.6

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

A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her....

#5
Killing Zoe

Killing Zoe

1993★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lars and the Real Girl for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Zed is an American vault-cracker who travels to Paris to meet up with his old friend Eric. Eric and his gang have planned to raid the only bank in the city which is open on Bastill...

#6
Last Passenger

Last Passenger

2013★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lars and the Real Girl for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Independent British thriller starring Dougray Scott and Kara Tointon. Lewis (Scott), an overworked doctor, is on his way home from London with his young son Max (Joshua Kaynama). C...