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10 Best Movies Like Sawako Decides

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

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#1
Glory to the Filmmaker!

Glory to the Filmmaker!

2007★ 6.3

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

Takeshi Kitano plays a version of himself in which he's a struggling director cycling through a number of different genres in an effort to complete his latest project....

#2
ATL

ATL

2006★ 6.9

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

As four friends prepare for life after high school, different challenges bring about turning points in each of their lives. The dramas unfold and resolve at their local rollerskati...

#3
Achilles and the Tortoise

Achilles and the Tortoise

2008★ 7.0

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

Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, de...

#4
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

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

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a s...

#5
The Adults

The Adults

2023★ 6.2

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

Eric returns home for a short visit and finds himself caught between reuniting with his sisters and chasing a victory with his old poker group. As the trip extends, Eric finds it i...

#6
About Alex

About Alex

2014★ 6.1

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

When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their life decisions, and ultimately ...

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