Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Salma

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

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#1
Moxie

Moxie

2021★ 7.2

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

Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school....

#2
Sky

Sky

2015★ 6.2

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

A woman embarks on a journey alone across the United States after fleeing from her violent husband....

#3
I Believe in Unicorns

I Believe in Unicorns

2015★ 6.3

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

Feeling awkward and isolated, an imaginative and strong-willed teenage girl runs away from home with an older punk rock drifter....

#4
Dhobi Ghat

Dhobi Ghat

2010★ 6.4

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

Arun is a reclusive and lonely modern art painter. Shai is an American banker who is on a visit to Mumbai. Munna is a washerboy also living near Arun and Yasmin. The movie is about...

#5
My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career

1979★ 6.2

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

A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married....

#6
Bastard Out of Carolina

Bastard Out of Carolina

1996★ 7.2

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

A poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer a...

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