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10 Best Movies Like Repeated Absences

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

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#1
Requiem for a Dream

Requiem for a Dream

2000★ 8.0

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

The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep....

#2
The Fire Within

The Fire Within

1963★ 7.6

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

Depressed Alain Leroy leaves the clinic where he was detoxified. He meets friends, acquaintances and women, trying to find a reason to continue living....

#3
Light Sleeper

Light Sleeper

1992★ 6.7

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

John LeTour is a recovering drug user who suffers insomnia and still deals to a high-end New York clientele, even though he’s trying to move on from the business. John’s profession...

#4
Less Than Zero

Less Than Zero

1987★ 6.4

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

A college freshman returns to Los Angeles for Christmas at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discovers that his former best friend has an out-of-control drug habit....

#5
Helen

Helen

2009★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Repeated Absences 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...

#6
Parked

Parked

2010★ 6.6

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

Fred Daly returns to Ireland with nowhere to live but his car. Then dope-smoking 21-year-old Cathal parks beside him, and brightens up his lonely world. Encouraged by Cathal, Fred ...

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