Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Stray

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

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#1
Boy Erased

Boy Erased

2018★ 7.0

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

Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program – or be pe...

#2
The Miseducation of Cameron Post

The Miseducation of Cameron Post

2018★ 6.9

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

Pennsylvania, 1993. After getting caught with another girl, teenager Cameron Post is sent to a conversion therapy center run by the strict Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Reverend...

#3
Totally F***ed Up

Totally F***ed Up

1994★ 6.7

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

Gay, alienated Los Angeles teens have a hard time as their parents kick them out of their homes, they don’t have money, their lovers cheat, and they are harassed by gay-bashers....

#4
Alex Strangelove

Alex Strangelove

2018★ 6.6

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

Alex Truelove is on a quest to lose his virginity, an event eagerly awaited by his patient girlfriend and cheered on with welcome advice by his rowdy friends. But Alex, a super gre...

#5
Kiss of the Spider Woman

Kiss of the Spider Woman

1985★ 7.0

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

The story of two radically different men thrown together in a Latin American prison cell. One is Valentin, a journalist being tortured for his political beliefs. The other is Molin...

#6
Your Friends & Neighbors

Your Friends & Neighbors

1998★ 5.8

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

Restless and unhappy, two couples get caught up in infidelity and deception. Barry is a sullen businessman married to Mary, a writer who is unsatisfied with their relationship. Mar...

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