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10 Best Movies Like The Rum Diary

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

#1
The Libertine

The Libertine

2004★ 5.9

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

The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for...

#2
Cast a Deadly Spell

Cast a Deadly Spell

1991★ 6.0

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

In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome....

#3
Hot Dog... The Movie

Hot Dog... The Movie

1984★ 4.8

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

When a hopeful young American hot-dogger goes pole-to-pole with an arrogant Austrian pro, the snow really starts to fly! But as hot as it is on the mountain, it gets even hotter of...

#4
The Christmas Hope

The Christmas Hope

2009★ 6.2

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

After the recent loss of her son Sean, Patty Addison devotes herself to finding homes for needy children. The loss of their son has strained Patty's relationship with her husband M...

#5
Corridor

Corridor

2010★ 6.0

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

Lonely medical student Frank is pleased with his flat, a quiet place to focus on his coming exams. But when he meets the girl upstairs, the intrusive Lotte, he realizes there is so...

#6
Art School Confidential

Art School Confidential

2006★ 6.1

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

Starting from childhood attempts at illustration, the protagonist pursues his true obsession to art school. But as he learns how the art world really works, he finds that he must a...