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10 Best Movies Like The Lower Depths

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

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#1
Landline

Landline

2017★ 6.1

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

A teenager living with her sister and parents in Manhattan during the 1990s discovers that her father is having an affair....

#2
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997★ 6.2

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

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

#3
Class Act

Class Act

1992★ 6.2

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

Duncan is a genius straight A student, Blade is ajuvenile delinquent. But because of a mix up with their school records, everyone thinks each is the other one. Now, Duncan kind of ...

#4
Hooking Up

Hooking Up

2020★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Lower Depths for fans of Comedy & Drama. 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...

#5
About Alex

About Alex

2014★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Lower Depths for fans of Comedy & Drama. 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 ...

#6
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

2021★ 6.9

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

In the emotionally charged, wild and humorous world of sixteen year old James Whitman, his struggle to overcome anxiety and depression involve seeking advice from Dr. Bird - a gian...

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