Movies Like Diabolical Doctor Daniels
If you liked Diabolical Doctor Daniels (2026), a romance movie directed by Jasun Mark, 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.
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True Romance (1993)
★ 7.5/10Also romanceClarence marries hooker Alabama, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood, while the owners of the coke try to reclaim it.
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The Hot Spot (1990)
★ 6.3/10Also romanceUpon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities — and the local women — after he robs a bank.
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Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986)
★ 6.1/10Also romanceAn erotic story about a woman, the assistant of an art gallery, who gets involved in an impersonal affair with a man. She barely knows about his life, only about the sex games they play, so the relationship begins to…
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My Mistress (2014)
★ 5.2/10Also romanceAfter the death of his father, a 16-year-old boy struggles with anger and instability, distancing himself from his mother. His search for escape leads him to a lonely dominatrix living nearby, a woman accustomed to…
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Marnie (1964)
★ 7.1/10Also romanceMarnie is a beautiful but emotionally withdrawn thief, stealing from employers before disappearing under new identities. When her new boss, Mark Rutland, discovers her secret, his fascination turns to obsession, and he…
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The Belt (1989)
★ 4.5/10Also romanceVittorio, an American novelist teaching in Rome, meets the beautiful but damaged Bianca and they rapidly fall into an urgent, tempestuous affair. He's hesitant over their relationship since she seems to thrive on…
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Title 18 (2022)
Also romanceAn experimental short film made as part of a multi-media triptych, originally screened alongside a fashion collection and an art-installation. Drawing from Papa Yorick’s (Director and fashion designer) thesis “Men Are…
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Tomcats (2001)
★ 4.8/10Also romanceCollege buddies chip in and promise that the group's last unmarried man will collect a cash pot. Seven years later, the kitty is worth $500,000 -- money Michael needs to pay a gambling debt. Problem is, the only other…
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Secretary (2002)
★ 6.8/10Also romanceA young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.
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Intolerable Cruelty (2003)
★ 6/10Also romanceA revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce.
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The Little Thief (1988)
★ 6.3/10Also romanceIn a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in…
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Shortbus (2006)
★ 6.2/10Also romanceIn post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics…
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The Piano Teacher (2001)
★ 7.3/10Also romanceErika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.
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Bed and Board (1970)
★ 7.1/10Also romanceParisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully works on his…
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Sweet Sweet Kink: A Collection of BDSM Stories (2019)
★ 2.7/10Also romanceSweet Sweet Kink takes a sweet, sweet peek into the kinky world of bondage, dominance, and sadomasochism through stories of intimate connection, consensual exploration, and deep self-reflection.
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Bulgarian Lovers (2003)
★ 5.6/10Also romanceGraying Spaniard Daniel has a healthy budget for indulging in the finer things in life. Daniel's favorite luxury is playing sponsor to younger men amid the lights and sights of Madrid's gay club scene. After Daniel…
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Fifty Shades Freed (2018)
★ 6.7/10Also romanceBelieving they have left behind shadowy figures from their past, newlyweds Christian and Ana fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. But just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he…
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Life in Love: Layla & Wolf (2022)
Also romanceDuring their six month relationship Wolf has introduced Layla to the world of fetish, supported her talent in photography, and helped grow her confidence. She’s ready to say that first, ‘I love you’, if she can muster…
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Hustler White (1996)
★ 5.5/10Also romanceReminiscent of Sunset Boulevard, the action is transposed from the silver screen's old backlots to contemporary male prostitution and the pornographic industry.
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Pillion (2025)
★ 6.5/10Also romanceColin, a timid man, meets Ray, a confident biker gang leader, who initiates him into a submissive relationship, challenging Colin’s mundane existence and prompting personal growth through their unconventional dynamic.