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10 Best Movies Like Playlist

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

#1
The United States vs. Billie Holiday

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

2021★ 6.5

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

Billie Holiday spent much of her career being adored by fans. In the 1940s, the government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to racialize the war on drugs, ultimately aiming to ...

#2
The Speech

The Speech

2020★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Playlist for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Meet Adrien! He's 35. He's stuck in a mid-life crisis. He's neurotic and hypochondriac. Tonight he's stuck in an endless family dinner and his girlfriend is not answering his texts...

#3
Like a Cat on a Highway 2

Like a Cat on a Highway 2

2021★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Playlist for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Three years after her relationship with Giovanni, Monica is in prison and has to ask his ex for help....

#4
Departures

Departures

2008★ 7.8

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

Daigo, a cellist, is laid off from his orchestra and moves with his wife back to his small hometown where the living is cheaper. Thinking he’s applying for a job at a travel agency...

#5
A Tale of Love and Desire

A Tale of Love and Desire

2021★ 6.2

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

Ahmed, 18, is French of Algerian origin. He grew up in the Parisian suburbs. On the benches of the university, he meets Farah, a young Tunisian full of energy recently arrived from...

#6
Sister

Sister

2012★ 6.7

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

A drama set at a Swiss ski resort and centered on a boy who supports his sister by stealing from wealthy guests....