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10 Best Movies Like The Genius

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

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#1
Return to Never Land

Return to Never Land

2002★ 6.5

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

In 1940, the world is besieged by World War II. Wendy, all grown up, has two children; including Jane, who does not believe Wendy's stories about Peter Pan....

#2
Crows Zero II

Crows Zero II

2009★ 7.2

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

Genji and his victorious G.P.S. alliance find themselves facing down a new challenge by the students of Hosen Academy, feared by everyone as 'The Army of Killers.' The two schools,...

#3
Darkman II: The Return of Durant

Darkman II: The Return of Durant

1995★ 5.6

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

Darkman and Durant return and they hate each other as much as ever. This time, Durant has plans to take over the city's drug trade using high-tech weaponry. Darkman must step in an...

#4
The Way to the Heart

The Way to the Heart

2024★ 9.9

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

Ava, an award-winning chef at a big-city restaurant, has lost her spark. Her boss sends her out to find herself to save her menu and her job. She returns home and finds little to i...

#5
The Return

The Return

2017★ 6.6

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

The Return is a 2016 documentary directed by Emmy Award winning director Erich Joiner chronicling Ford GT's return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after their 1966 1-2-3 victory....

#6
Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital

Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital

2003★ 7.1

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

Mouri Kogoro is called to a special case in the ancient capital of Kyoto. There, Conan meets Heiji and they team up once again to solve the case, recover the stolen Healing Buddha ...