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10 Best Movies Like Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional

If you loved Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
CQ

CQ

2001★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a n...

#2
Infinitely Polar Bear

Infinitely Polar Bear

2014★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming tas...

#3
Take a Chance on Me

Take a Chance on Me

2023★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Marie-Line is juggling between odd jobs to support her agoraphobic father. Despite the precariousness of their lifestyle, she remains a lively and cheerful young woman. Yet, after ...

#4
Helen

Helen

2009★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depressio...

#5
Sex Is Comedy

Sex Is Comedy

2002★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A director struggles with a difficult sex scene between a young actor and actress who can't stand one another. Aided by her loyal assistant, she is hell-bent on getting the scene r...

#6
The Crisis

The Crisis

1992★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Victor is a legal advisor who finds himself abandoned by his wife and fired the same day. He tries to seek comfort from different friends and family members, but everyone he meets ...

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