Movies Like The Other John

If you liked The Other John (2023), a movie directed by Ryan Spahn, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (2026)
★ 6.6/10
With rare access and no holds barred, the acclaimed documentarian investigates a growing ultra-masculine network and its controversial influencers.
2
Your Friends & Neighbors (1998)
★ 5.8/10
Restless and unhappy, two couples get caught up in infidelity and deception. Barry is a sullen businessman married to Mary, a writer who is unsatisfied with their relationship. Mary begins an affair with Jerry, a smug…
3
Unfriended: Dark Web (2018)
★ 6.3/10
When a 20-something finds a cache of hidden files on his new laptop, he and his friends are unwittingly thrust into the depths of the dark web. They soon discover someone has been watching their every move and will go…
4
Tongues Untied (1990)
★ 6.7/10
Marlon Riggs, with assistance from other gay Black men, especially poet Essex Hemphill, celebrates Black men loving Black men as a revolutionary act. The film intercuts footage of Hemphill reciting his poetry, Riggs…
5
Beach Rats (2017)
★ 6.1/10
On the outskirts of Brooklyn, Frankie, an aimless teenager, suffocates under the oppressive glare cast by his family and a toxic group of delinquent friends. Struggling with his own identity, Frankie begins to scour…
6
Closer (2004)
★ 6.8/10
The relationships of two couples become complicated and deceitful when the man from one couple meets the woman of the other.
7
Bombshell (2019)
★ 6.8/10
Bombshell is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.
8
That Awkward Moment (2014)
★ 6.1/10
Best pals Jason and Daniel indulge in casual flings and revel in their carefree, unattached lives. After learning that the marriage of their friend Mikey is over, they gladly welcome him back into their circle. The…
9
I Want Your Sex (2026)
★ 5.9/10
When a naive young man becomes the sexual muse for a renowned and provocative artist, his dream job quickly turns dangerous as he is drawn into an obsessive world of power, betrayal, and murder.
10
The Social Dilemma (2020)
★ 7.5/10
This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
11
You Can See Everything (2026)
★ 8.9/10
Thirty-four days before she's sent to prison, notorious Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move. What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon…
12
Plainclothes (2025)
★ 7.3/10
In 1990s New York, an undercover police officer receives an assignment to lure and arrest gay men. However, he's surprised to discover a scintillating connection with one of his targets. As their secret connection…
13
Old School (2003)
★ 6.6/10
Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater.
14
Carnal Knowledge (1971)
★ 6.6/10
Two lifelong friends navigate complex sexual encounters and emotional entanglements, wrestling with societal norms and personal desires.
15
Getting Go: The Go Doc Project (2013)
★ 6.3/10
Too shy to make a proper introduction, a recent college grad devises to shoot a documentary about the NYC nightlife scene in order to meet the go-go guy he’s cyber-obsessed with.
16
Flow (1996)
★ 7.7/10
A filmmaker talks about his work and love life with an unseen friend behind the camera. We also watch four of his short films.
17
Newness (2017)
★ 6.1/10
In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries.
18
A Movie (1958)
★ 6.5/10
Bruce Conner's landmark experimental film consisting entirely of found footage edited to a new score.
19
Graphic Desires (2023)
★ 6.8/10
When reclusive Franklin cheats on his partner with a mysterious girl he meets on a dating app, it becomes the start of a deadly obsession.
20
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022)
★ 7.2/10
An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.