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10 Best Movies Like Madcap Mabel

If you loved Madcap Mabel, 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 Madcap Mabel 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
Re/cycle

Re/cycle

2019★ 7.7

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

With input from actor and writer Jan Hlobil, director and cinematographer Rene Smaal presents a film in the true surrealist tradition, in the sense that only 'found' elements were ...

#3
Gunpowder

Gunpowder

1985★ 5.9

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

At the end of September 1941, Soviet artillery troops in besieged Leningrad realize that pretty soon they will fire their last shot, and after that the defense of the city will be ...

#4
Mesrine: Public Enemy #1

Mesrine: Public Enemy #1

2008★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Madcap Mabel for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After nearly two decades of legendary criminal feats, making him France's most notorious criminal while simultaneously feeding his desire for media attention and public adoration, ...

#5
Ask Me If I'm Happy

Ask Me If I'm Happy

2000★ 7.7

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

Aspiring thespians Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo work dead-end jobs while nurturing their dream production of Cyrano de Bergerac, until love for the same woman tears their friendship ...

#6
American Dreams in China

American Dreams in China

2013★ 6.8

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

Three Chinese friends build a successful English language school to help Chinese teenagers fulfil their dreams....