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10 Best Movies Like People, Places & Things

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

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#1
Home Run

Home Run

2013★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to People, Places & Things for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A pro ball player with a substance abuse problem is forced into rehab in his hometown, finding new hope when he gets honest about his checkered past, and takes on coaching duties f...

#2
A Million Little Pieces

A Million Little Pieces

2019★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to People, Places & Things for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A young drug-addled writer approaching the bottom of his descent submits to two months of agonizing detox at a treatment center in Minnesota....

#3
The Unforgivable

The Unforgivable

2021★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to People, Places & Things for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A woman is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past....

#4
On My Skin

On My Skin

2018★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to People, Places & Things for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The incredible true story behind the most controversial Italian court cases in recent years. Stefano Cucchi was arrested for a minor crime and mysteriously found dead during his de...

#5
Hands of Stone

Hands of Stone

2016★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to People, Places & Things for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives....

#6
The Girl in the Book

The Girl in the Book

2015★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to People, Places & Things for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present....

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