Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Machuca

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

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#1
Death and the Maiden

Death and the Maiden

1994★ 7.1

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

A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government....

#2
Post Mortem

Post Mortem

2010★ 6.1

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

In Chile, 1973, during the last days of Salvador Allende's presidency, an employee at a Morgue's recording office falls for a burlesque dancer who mysteriously disappears....

#3
Ema

Ema

2019★ 6.7

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

Ema is a magnetic and impulsive dancer in a reggaeton troupe. Her toxic marriage to choreographer Gastón is beyond repair, following a decision to give up on their adopted child Po...

#4
Tony Manero

Tony Manero

2008★ 6.3

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

A man is obsessed with John Travolta's disco dancing character from "Saturday Night Fever"....

#5
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No

2012★ 7.2

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

In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to Pinoche...

#6
Enemigos

Enemigos

2025★ 7.7

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

Chimo turns 18 years and comes from a humble and supportive family. Since childhood he was bullied and even today, while working multiple jobs and dreaming of starting his own busi...

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