Movies Similar to What We Know (2021)
It Chapter Two
Horror, Thriller, Drama
Twenty-seven years after defeating the evil creature Pennywise, the grown-up members of the Losers' Club, who have all since left their hometown of Derry, are forced to reunite after a shocking phone…
6.8
6.5
The Page Turner
Drama, Music, Thriller
Mélanie Prouvost, a talented pianist and the daughter of a butcher, takes the Conservatory entrance exam with her parents' support. Though expected to pass, she's disheartened by the jury president's dismissive behavior…
6.5
7.0
I Love You Phillip Morris
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Steven Russell lives a normal life as a church organist, happily married, and a police officer. His world changes after a serious car accident, revealing he is gay and decides to embrace…
6.4
6.6
Summer Things
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Two friends, one wealthy and one struggling financially, plan a holiday together. Julie, a single mother, joins them. Their seaside vacation sparks complicated romantic feelings among the group, involving a transgender person,…
5.8
6.5
Somebody I Used to Know
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Returning to her hometown, driven Ally reconnects with her first love, Sean, and begins to re-evaluate her life choices. Her reflections deepen when she encounters Sean's fiancée, Cassidy, whose presence stirs up…
5.8
5.7
Blue Crush
Adventure, Romance, Drama
Anne Marie is completely dedicated to surfing. Sharing a beach shack with three roommates, she wakes before sunrise daily to surf and eagerly awaits the Pipe Masters competition. She moved to Hawaii…
6.0
5.7
Beast
Mystery, Crime, Drama
Haunted by her past, a woman struggles for freedom within a close-knit, controlling community. She's drawn to a mysterious stranger who is rumored to be responsible for a string of violent crimes,…
6.5
6.8
C.R.A.Z.Y.
Comedy, Drama
In the 1960s and 70s, a young French Canadian man navigates the complexities of growing up within a traditional family. He grapples with finding his own identity while trying to live up…
7.5
7.8
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster
Drama, Comedy, Crime
This comedic story unfolds in four separate scenes, following four people who dream of becoming criminals and escaping their current lives. However, they soon discover they may lack the skills and resolve…
7.3
7.1
The Mudge Boy
Drama, Romance
The film follows Duncan Mudge, a 14-year-old boy struggling to fit in. He seeks his emotionally distant father's approval while grappling with the grief of losing his mother.
6.6
7.1
The History Boys
Drama
This is the story of a group of talented and humorous history students at a Yorkshire grammar school, all striving for a place at Oxford or Cambridge. Caught between a unconventional English…
6.6
6.8
Come Undone
Romance, Drama
Two strikingly handsome young French men develop a passionate relationship that puts their lives at risk. Mathieu, a reserved 18-year-old, is enjoying a relaxed summer vacation in the south of France. His…
6.3
6.7
The Walker
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Carter Page III is a gay man in Washington, D.C. who works as a "walker," escorting women to social events. He escorts Lynn Lockner, the wife of a U.S. senator, who is…
5.2
5.8
$pent
Drama
This film explores the complicated friendships of a group of young adults as they deal with life's challenges and their individual struggles with personal issues. This comedic drama offers a look at…
5.0
4.5
Avenue Montaigne
Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young woman starts working as a waitress at a bar on Avenue Montaigne, serving theatergoers and wealthy locals in Paris. There, she encounters a pianist, a famous actress, and an art…
6.1
6.7
The World According to Garp
Drama, Comedy
This drama follows a writer struggling with his life as his marriage unravels due to his wife's infidelity, and his mother gains prominence as a leading feminist. The story explores the complicated…
6.7
7.1
Labyrinth of Passion
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Set in Madrid, the film follows a group of unusual people, each seeking love and happiness. One character struggles with intense sexual desire as she navigates multiple relationships, while another's extraordinary sense…
6.1
6.1
Mystic Pizza
Romance, Drama, Comedy
Three teenage girls working at a pizzeria in Mystic, Connecticut, experience the challenges of adolescence during one summer. The film explores friendship, self-discovery, and growing up with humor. Balancing work and personal…
6.3
6.4
Torch Song Trilogy
Comedy, Drama, Romance
In 1971 New York City, Arnold lives as a gay man and drag performer. Exploring the city's underground, he meets a charming bisexual man. They journey together, grappling with societal pressures and…
7.3
7.8
For a Lost Soldier
Drama
During World War II in the Dutch countryside, a young boy named Jeroen becomes separated from his family. While traveling through war-torn areas, he meets Walt, a Canadian soldier who offers him…
6.7
7.5
When Night Is Falling
Drama, Romance
Camille, a respected professor at a Protestant college, enjoys the stability of her life and her committed relationship with Martin, a minister and fellow professor who shares her academic and religious beliefs.…
6.3
6.5
Wilde
Drama, History
The film explores the life of Oscar Wilde, a brilliant writer who significantly shaped literature and society with his poetry, plays, and embrace of individuality. It follows Wilde as he struggles with…
6.6
6.9
Steam: The Turkish Bath
Drama
In Rome, Francesco and Marta run a successful design company. Francesco travels to Istanbul after his aunt's death to handle her affairs. He discovers a traditional Turkish hamam among her belongings, leading…
6.6
6.8
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Drama
This film explores the life and work of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining biographical elements with adaptations of three of his famous novels: 'Confessions of a Mask,' 'Runaway Horses,' and 'The Sailor…
7.8
7.9
My Beautiful Laundrette
Comedy, Drama, Romance
A British-Pakistani man renovates a derelict laundrette with his partner, challenging societal norms. This act sparks dramatic consequences as he confronts family expectations, community pressures, and a violent group of skinheads. The…
6.7
6.8
Wild Reeds
Drama, Romance
This coming-of-age drama follows a teenage boy in Algeria as the war nears its end. He struggles with feelings for two classmates while navigating the shifting social landscape of a society undergoing…
7.0
7.2
Drifting Clouds
Comedy, Drama
Ilona, a woman known for her calm demeanor, suddenly loses her job as a restaurant hostess in Helsinki. Her husband, Lauri, a tram driver, is also now unemployed. Together, they struggle with…
7.6
7.6
My Life in Pink
Drama, Comedy
Alain Berliner's debut film follows Ludovic, who firmly believes in miracles and desperately wants to be seen as a little girl. The film depicts Ludovic's world where this belief is met with…
6.9
7.5
Withnail & I
Comedy, Drama
This comedy-drama follows two unemployed actors, Marwood and Withnail, as they struggle to survive in their dilapidated flat. They drift between job center visits and the local pub, dreaming of a countryside…
7.2
7.5
The Wedding Banquet
Comedy, Drama, Romance
This comedy-drama tells the story of a Taiwanese-American man living a happy life with his American boyfriend in New York City. He devises a plan to satisfy his traditional parents by arranging…
7.2
7.6
From Here to Eternity
War, Romance, Drama
During World War II in Hawaii, this moving story centers on a regular soldier punished for refusing to box for his unit's team, costing him a promotion. As wartime pressures intensify, the…
7.3
7.6
Lan Yu
Drama, Romance
A love story unfolds between a young man from the countryside who travels to Beijing for his studies and a successful businessman, all against the backdrop of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
6.9
7.2
One to Another
Drama
In a small French town, the life of Pierre, a vain and bisexual musician in his late teens, draws people to him. His relationships range from a fraught connection with his sister…
6.0
5.7
Otto; or, Up with Dead People
Drama, Horror, Comedy
Otto, a young zombie with no memory of his origins or destination, appears on a deserted highway and gets a ride to Berlin. He takes refuge in an abandoned amusement park and…
5.3
5.1
The Curiosity of Chance
Comedy, Drama
Back in the 1980s, amidst new wave culture and bold fashion, Chance Marquis, a new student, struggles to find his place. His unusual personality makes him a target for the school bully.…
5.8
6.5
Sebastian
Drama
Max, a 25-year-old freelance writer in London, is making a name for himself in the city's arts scene. But at night, he lives a double life as Sebastian, a sex worker he…
6.4
6.8
Natchan's Little Secret
Three drag queens – Virgin, Moririn, and Zubuko – discover that their mentor and former drag queen, Natchan, has died unexpectedly. They decide to conceal the truth about Natchan's sexuality from her…
6.5
5.8
Jim
A gay priest, Jim, unexpectedly invites a sex worker to spend the night. The experience profoundly alters Jim's life, though not in the way he anticipates.
0.0
7.2
Roses
Rosa unexpectedly finds herself spending an evening out alone while her daughter celebrates her 18th birthday at their home. While passing time in her small Cornish town, she sees a woman she'd…
0.0
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Amusement Park
Under the cover of night, mysterious people enter a park, drawn to its shadowy paths in search of excitement. Within the park's boundaries, the pursuit of desire dictates everything.
6.0
4.8
Harry and Max
Teen heartthrobs Harry and Max confront a complicated family history and the strong bond they share.
5.4
5.5
Simon, el gran varón
Simon, the only son of a wealthy Mexican businessman, Don Andres, is deeply loved by his father. However, as Simon matures, he develops a preference for women's clothing and playing with dolls.…
3.8
5.4
ErOddity(s)
ErOddity(s) presents four unique short stories within the realm of erotic fantasy. "Forever Mine" follows a young man searching for a love that will endure. In "A Mind of Their Own," a…
4.0
4.1
Inocentes
This film offers a look into the homoerotic themes explored in the art of Alair Gomes. It's an intimate exploration of his work, presented as a voyeuristic experience.
5.5
6.2
The Poet and the Boy
A poet living a predictable life on Jeju Island becomes captivated by a young man, awakening feelings he's long suppressed.
5.1
6.4
Stand Up!
This is an anti-homophobia advertisement from Ireland, made for BeLonG To Youth Services' yearly Up! LGBT Awareness Weeks.
3.0
5.3
The Apple Tree
In the 1940s, Gabe and Jonathan begin a life together, keeping their love hidden from the world. Years later, Jonathan's sudden death forces Gabe to confront a harsh reality: as he enters…
4.6
6.9
Harley
Harley struggles with intense emotions following a hate crime that severely injures his gay best friend, Lucas. After Lucas is released from the hospital, Harley realizes his feelings for him have shifted.
2.5
6.0
Connected
"Connected" tells the story of two isolated individuals who meet unexpectedly on a subway. They share a brief period of happiness with each other before unforeseen circumstances separate them. The film suggests…
4.4
5.8
Sergeant Garcia
Set in 1970s Brazil, this film follows the meeting between a young man and a sergeant. It's based on a story of the same name by Caio Fernando Abreu.
2.7
6.2
In the Name of the Father
This short film portrays the life of a boy who suffers ongoing sexual abuse at the hands of his father. Leonardo Miggiorin delivers a powerful performance as the boy, living within a…
4.8
6.0
The Tower
André, isolated in a forest, is a man deeply troubled by his past. He exists in a world of dreams and insomnia, haunted by memories. He seeks to understand himself, to heal…
3.8
3.9
Arrival
This traditionally animated film follows a young boy as his personal discovery impacts his relationship with his mother, who lives far away.
4.9
6.8
Verona
Ten years after the breakup of the electronic music duo Verona, Elias returns to Brazil to see his former partner, Walter. Walter is about to marry Filipe, a young and gifted musician.…
4.2
6.7
Shower
After a workout, a man takes a shower and becomes intrigued by an unfamiliar noise. He investigates, leading him into a vulnerable and revealing situation.
5.9
6.4
The Pier Man
Theo, a young dockworker, feels trapped in the unchanging routine of his port city, marked only by the ships that pass. A chance meeting with Giuseppe, a weary sailor taking a break…
1.8
6.3
Black Lake
Aarya leaves her family behind in the city to follow her dream of a career in the arts. She receives a red scarf as a gift and is then tormented by a…
1.0
4.3
A Male
Carlos, a teenager at a boarding school in Bogotá, desperately wants to be home with his family for Christmas. However, he's pressured to conform to traditional masculinity, which clashes with his true…
5.6
5.7
Still Me
Having accepted who they are, Bailey must decide to come out at school. The process is more difficult than expected, forcing Bailey to choose between facing social rejection or hiding their true…
1.0
7.9
Elsa
Elsa is a spirited six-year-old who desires a happy and carefree life. Aware of her unique nature, she confidently asserts her identity as a girl and declares herself the ruler of her…
1.0
7.2
Service
A family with financial difficulties operates a Filipino adult theater that also serves as a venue for prostitution.
6.1
6.0
The Male Gaze: Boy Trouble
Four men across four different countries experience encounters that challenge their identities. A young boy's arrival introduces a new way of seeing the world, adding further complexity to their lives. The four…
10.0
5.7
A Season in Hell
The intense life of Arthur Rimbaud, a poet often considered cursed, finished his most important work by twenty and later became an arms dealer before dying at thirty-seven. His passionate and turbulent…
5.1
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