Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 14, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Mandabi

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

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#1
It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

2003★ 6.0

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

This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile...

#2
Class Act

Class Act

1992★ 6.2

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

Duncan is a genius straight A student, Blade is ajuvenile delinquent. But because of a mix up with their school records, everyone thinks each is the other one. Now, Duncan kind of ...

#3
A Dog Year

A Dog Year

2009★ 6.2

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

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends hi...

#4
My Own Love Song

My Own Love Song

2010★ 6.2

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

A wheelchair-bound singer and her best friend embark on a roadtrip to Memphis....

#5
Sometimes Always Never

Sometimes Always Never

2019★ 6.4

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

Alan is a stylish tailor with moves as sharp as his suits. He has spent years searching tirelessly for his missing son Michael who stormed out over a game of Scrabble. With a body ...

#6
Hostile Takeover

Hostile Takeover

2025★ 6.8

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

Follows Pete, a professional hitman, as he faces a group of assassins after the boss of a crime syndicate suspects disloyalty due to his attendance at Workaholics Anonymous meeting...

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