Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Mario

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

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#1
Akron

Akron

2015★ 7.2

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

Benny, a college freshman at the University of Akron, Ohio meets and falls for fellow freshman Christopher at a football game. With the support of their families and friends they e...

#2
Departure

Departure

2016★ 6.4

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

An English mother and her teenage son spend a week preparing the sale of their remote holiday house in the South of France. Fifteen-year-old Elliot struggles with his dawning sexua...

#3
Center of My World

Center of My World

2016★ 7.1

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

A strange family: 17-year-old Phil lives with his mother and twin sister in an old mansion on the outskirts of town. When he returns from summer camp, the mood in the mansion has s...

#4
The Object of My Affection

The Object of My Affection

1998★ 5.8

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

A pregnant New York social worker begins to develop romantic feelings for her gay best friend, and decides she'd rather raise her child with him, much to the dismay of her overbear...

#5
Five Dances

Five Dances

2013★ 6.3

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

A gifted young dancer arrives in New York City and joins the downtown contemporary dance world. With talent to burn, he soon must choose between his responsibility to his broken fa...

#6
Not Easily Broken

Not Easily Broken

2009★ 6.3

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

A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple....

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