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10 Best Movies Like Man on the Roof

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

#1
36th Precinct

36th Precinct

2004★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Man on the Roof for fans of Thriller & Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In Paris, two cops are competing for the vacant job of chief of police, in the middle of the search for a gang of violent thieves. The movie is directed by Olivier Marchal, a forme...

#2
In Water

In Water

2023★ 6.5

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

A director, a cinematographer, and an actress spend the days leading up to a movie shoot together on-location, waiting for the director to come up with an idea for what the film wi...

#3
'Swing It' Teacher

'Swing It' Teacher

1940★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Man on the Roof for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Old fashioned teachers are taught swing dancing by a student....

#4
A Film About Love

A Film About Love

1987★ 3.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Man on the Roof for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At a prom ball, Peter and Helen catch each other's eyes over the children's heads. Peter is desperate to meet Helen and follows her to Mallorca, where she plans to spend her holida...

#5
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

2020★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Man on the Roof for fans of Action & Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Harley Quinn joins forces with a singer, an assassin and a police detective to help a young girl who had a hit placed on her after she stole a rare diamond from a crime lord....

#6
Slayers Return

Slayers Return

1996★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Man on the Roof for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent are back! What begins as a routine bandit-stomping turns into the adventure of a lifetime involving magical golems, an ancient Elven weapon ...