Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Nothing Special

If you loved Nothing Special, 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 Nothing Special for fans of Comedy & Drama. 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
In the Soup

In the Soup

1992★ 6.7

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

An aspiring young filmmaker gets involved with an eccentric gangster for the financing of his first film....

#3
The Truth About Emanuel

The Truth About Emanuel

2013★ 6.0

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

A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother....

#4
All About Nina

All About Nina

2018★ 5.9

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

Nina Geld's passion and talent have made her a rising star in the comedy scene, but she's an emotional mess offstage. When a new professional opportunity coincides with a romantic ...

#5
Landline

Landline

2017★ 6.1

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

A teenager living with her sister and parents in Manhattan during the 1990s discovers that her father is having an affair....

#6
Iron Jawed Angels

Iron Jawed Angels

2004★ 6.8

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

Defiant young activists take the women's suffrage movement by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote....

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