Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Waterfront

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

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#1
Eleanor the Great

Eleanor the Great

2025★ 6.9

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

94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades....

#2
Return

Return

2011★ 6.4

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

Back from a tour of duty, Kelli struggles to find her place in her family and the rust-belt town she no longer recognizes....

#3
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

1943★ 6.9

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

During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the cr...

#4
The Keys of the Kingdom

The Keys of the Kingdom

1944★ 7.1

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

A young priest, Father Chisholm is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish among the non-Christian Chinese. While his boyhood friend, also a priest, flourishes in his calling ...

#5
Rip Tide

Rip Tide

2017★ 6.1

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

There comes a point in everyone’s life when you have to make a decision about the direction you’re going to take. For newly-18 American fashion model Cora, that time is now. She’s ...

#6
Where the Red Fern Grows

Where the Red Fern Grows

1974★ 6.9

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

Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming c...

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