Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The John

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

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#1
The House of Tomorrow

The House of Tomorrow

2019★ 6.8

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

The film tells futurist, architect, and inventor R. Buckminster Fuller's incredible story through two teens hoping to get laid, become punk gods, and survive high school....

#2
ATL

ATL

2006★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The John 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
CQ

CQ

2001★ 5.9

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

A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a n...

#4
About Alex

About Alex

2014★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The John 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 ...

#5
Hooking Up

Hooking Up

2020★ 6.3

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

Bailey and Darla embark upon a misguided and mutually deceitful form of therapy, one in which they must drive across the country, re-enacting Darla's colorful history as a sex addi...

#6
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997★ 6.2

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

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults....

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