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10 Best Movies Like Why

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

#1
The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

2006★ 6.5

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

Two ice skaters develop a love-hate relationship while dreaming of Olympic glory....

#2
I Want to Return Return Return

I Want to Return Return Return

2020★ 6.7

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

A depiction of the Wrangelkiez neighbourhood in Berlin. The people portrayed tell their life stories. One woman came to the neighbourhood a decade ago to work in Berlin’s still unf...

#3
Return to Innocence

Return to Innocence

2001★ 6.8

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

A searing legal drama that centers on a highly credentialed child psychologist whose life is shattered when he's accused of sexually assaulting a young boy he's been treating....

#4
Return to Never Land

Return to Never Land

2002★ 6.5

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

In 1940, the world is besieged by World War II. Wendy, all grown up, has two children; including Jane, who does not believe Wendy's stories about Peter Pan....

#5
The Return

The Return

2017★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Why for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The Return is a 2016 documentary directed by Emmy Award winning director Erich Joiner chronicling Ford GT's return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after their 1966 1-2-3 victory....

#6
The Return of Frank James

The Return of Frank James

1940★ 6.3

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

Farmer Frank and his ward hunt brother Jesse's killers, the back-shooting Fords....