Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The First

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

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#1
Black Box

Black Box

2020★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The First for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

After losing his wife and his memory in a car accident, a single father undergoes an experimental treatment that causes him to question who he really is....

#2
La luna

La luna

2012★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The First for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A young boy comes of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out t...

#3
Cadet Kelly

Cadet Kelly

2002★ 6.2

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

Hyperactive teenager Kelly is enrolled into a military school when her new stepfather becomes the Commandant. At first she has problems fitting in and taking orders until she tries...

#4
After We Fell

After We Fell

2021★ 7.0

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

Just as Tessa's life begins to become unglued, nothing is what she thought it would be. Not her friends nor her family. The only person that she should be able to rely on is Hardin...

#5
Eve's Bayou

Eve's Bayou

1997★ 6.4

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

Summer heats up in rural Louisiana beside Eve’s Bayou, 1962, as the Batiste family tries to survive the secrets they’ve kept and the betrayals they’ve endured....

#6
Jacob

Jacob

1994★ 6.7

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

Isaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to fa...

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