Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Waves

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

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#1
Love at the Shore

Love at the Shore

2017★ 6.3

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

Single mom Jenna Thompson only five weeks to deliver her next teen novel to her publisher. So, this year's annual beach vacation with her kids will be a working vacation. Upon arri...

#2
The Blackout

The Blackout

1997★ 5.8

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

A debauched Hollywood movie actor tries to piece together one wild night in Miami years earlier which remains a drug-induced blur, and soon finds out that some questions about his ...

#3
Sunshine State

Sunshine State

2002★ 6.4

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

A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development....

#4
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll

2016★ 6.9

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

As Po looks for his lost action figures, the story of how the panda inadvertently helped create the Furious Five is told....

#5
How to Swim

How to Swim

1942★ 6.9

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

Goofy's plans to give a swimming lesson and enjoy a day at the beach go awry....

#6
Far from the Tree

Far from the Tree

2021★ 8.1

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

On an idyllic beach in the Pacific Northwest, curiosity gets the better of a young raccoon whose frustrated parent attempts to keep them both safe....

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