Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 15, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Mamá

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

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#1
Summertime

Summertime

1955★ 6.8

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

Middle-aged Ohio secretary Jane Hudson has never found love and has nearly resigned herself to spending the rest of her life alone. But before she does, she uses her savings to fin...

#2
Head Full of Honey

Head Full of Honey

2018★ 6.4

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

A young girl tries to help her grandfather, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s, navigate his increasing forgetfulness, and ends up going on a remarkable adventure with him....

#3
Starlet

Starlet

2012★ 6.8

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

An unlikely friendship forms between 21 year-old Jane and the elderly Sadie after Jane discovers a hidden stash of money inside an object at Sadie's yard sale....

#4
The Congress

The Congress

2013★ 6.4

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

An aging, out-of-work actress accepts one last job, though the consequences of her decision affect her in ways she didn't consider....

#5
Like Sunday, Like Rain

Like Sunday, Like Rain

2014★ 7.3

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

A struggling musician becomes a 12-year-old musical prodigy's guardian for a summer....

#6
Lemonade Mouth

Lemonade Mouth

2011★ 7.4

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

When five ragtag freshman first meet in detention, it seems they have nothing in common. But, through music, they form an unbreakable bond and discover they have the makings of the...

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