Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Academy

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

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#1
Dalíland

Dalíland

2022★ 6.0

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

In 1973, a young gallery assistant goes on a wild adventure behind the scenes as he helps aging genius Salvador Dali prepare for a big show in New York....

#2
Molly Maxwell

Molly Maxwell

2013★ 6.6

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

At Phoenix Progressive School, students take notes lying on parlor couches and are encouraged to explore their gifts through electives like break-dancing and graphic-novel writing....

#3
Embattled

Embattled

2020★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Academy for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The eldest son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion must fight his way out of the abusive cycle his father has continued....

#4
Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

2011★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Academy for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Four fighters from different backgrounds come together to train under an ex MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other and the traitor in their midst....

#5
From Straight A's to XXX

From Straight A's to XXX

2017★ 5.8

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

When a change of circumstances leaves Miriam unable to pay her college tuition, she makes a surprising decision: to start performing in adult films, using the pseudonym Belle Knox....

#6
Hellion

Hellion

2014★ 5.9

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

When motocross and heavy metal obsessed, 13-year-old Jacob's delinquent behavior forces CPS to place his little brother Wes with his aunt, Jacob and his emotionally absent father m...

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