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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.

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#1
Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen

Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen

1976★ 6.7

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

An episodic satire of the political and social status of Italy in the seventies, through the shows of one day of a television channel....

#2
On My Skin

On My Skin

2018★ 8.0

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

The incredible true story behind the most controversial Italian court cases in recent years. Stefano Cucchi was arrested for a minor crime and mysteriously found dead during his de...

#3
Be Sick… It's Free

Be Sick… It's Free

1968★ 7.1

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

Comedy about the flawed Italian healthcare system of the time and a doctor's expeirence with it....

#4
In the Name of the Italian People

In the Name of the Italian People

1971★ 7.2

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

An obscure Italian magistrate suspects that a well-known industrialist commited murder, and decides to investigate him, and bring him to court, whatever it takes. But - will the ma...

#5
Riot in Cell Block 11

Riot in Cell Block 11

1954★ 7.1

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

A prisoner leads his counterparts in a protest for better living conditions which turns violent and ugly....

#6
Bellissima

Bellissima

1952★ 7.8

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

Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daughter to Cinecittà, hoping she’ll be selected and become a s...

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