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10 Best Movies Like Young People

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

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#1
Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

2012★ 6.1

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

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an imp...

#2
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

2020★ 6.4

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

Two small-town singers chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition, where high stakes, scheming rivals and onstage mishaps test their bond....

#3
Let It Shine

Let It Shine

2012★ 6.9

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

A young teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help his friend out and win the girl of his dreams by going through several events of betrayal, trust and agreement while his ...

#4
Sneakerella

Sneakerella

2022★ 5.9

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

When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the...

#5
Arlo the Alligator Boy

Arlo the Alligator Boy

2021★ 6.7

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

Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost fa...

#6
Soul Men

Soul Men

2008★ 6.1

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

Two former backup soul singers, Louis and Floyd, have not spoken to each other in 20 years, and reluctantly agree to travel across the country together to a reunion concert to hono...

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