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10 Best Movies Like Permanent Record

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

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#1
Joe Bell

Joe Bell

2020★ 6.5

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

The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay....

#2
Cake

Cake

2014★ 6.3

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

After having visions of a member of her support group who killed herself, a woman who also suffers with chronic pain seeks out the widower of the suicide....

#3
Hesher

Hesher

2010★ 6.8

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

A young boy has lost his mother and is losing touch with his father and the world around him. Then he meets Hesher who manages to make his life even more chaotic....

#4
The Fallout

The Fallout

2021★ 7.5

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

In the wake of a school tragedy, Vada, Mia and Quinton form a unique and dynamic bond as they navigate the never linear, often confusing journey to heal in a world that feels forev...

#5
Magnolia

Magnolia

1999★ 7.7

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

On one random day in the San Fernando Valley, a dying father, a young wife, a male caretaker, a famous lost son, a police officer in love, a boy genius, an ex-boy genius, a game sh...

#6
Rails & Ties

Rails & Ties

2007★ 6.4

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

A deadly collision between a train and car lead to an unlikely bond between the train engineer and a young boy who escapes the carnage....

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