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Movies and shows like American Beauty

Our engine crosses vibes, genres and moods to keep American Beauty going. See the American Beauty page →

These 18 titles extend American Beauty through mood and genre. The selection runs from 1952 to 2026. The highest rated is Dead Poets Society (8.3). 4 of them are on HBO Max, Hulu.

Dead Poets Society
★ 8.3
Dead Poets Society1989

Same saga · In common: teenager, coming of age

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
★ 7.8
The Perks of Being a Wallflower2012

Same saga · In common: homosexuality, teenager

In the Mood for Love
★ 8.2
In the Mood for Love2000

Same saga · In common: adultery, extramarital affair

Eyes Wide Shut
★ 7.5
Eyes Wide Shut1999

Same saga

Her
★ 7.8
Her2013

Same saga · In common: satire, loneliness

CODA
★ 8.2
CODA2021

Same saga · In common: parent child relationship, teenager

Ikiru
★ 8.3
Ikiru1952

Same saga · In common: loneliness

Chronicle
★ 6.9
Chronicle2012

Same saga · In common: loneliness, teenager

Crazy, Stupid, Love.
★ 7.3
Crazy, Stupid, Love.2011

Same saga

Moonlight
★ 7.5
Moonlight2016

Same saga · In common: homosexuality, parent child relationship

Lust, Caution
★ 7.3
Lust, Caution2007

Same saga · In common: extramarital affair

The Iron Claw
★ 7.5
The Iron Claw2023

Same saga · In common: dysfunctional family

Donnie Darko
★ 7.8
Donnie Darko2001

In common: parent child relationship

American Psycho
★ 7.4
American Psycho2000

In common: dark comedy, satire

Heartstopper Forever
★ 7.5
Heartstopper Forever2026

Same saga · In common: homosexuality

About Time
★ 7.9
About Time2013

Same saga · In common: parent child relationship

Mean Girls
★ 7.2
Mean Girls2004

In common: teenager, coming of age

Call Me by Your Name
★ 8.0
Call Me by Your Name2017

Same saga · In common: homosexuality, coming of age