Movies like Historias Breves II: Vete de mí (1996)
The best movies like Historias Breves II: Vete de mí (1996) are El Cantante (2006), Chico & Rita (2010) and West Side Story (2021). If Historias Breves II: Vete de mí hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedOut of the Clear Blue Sky (2019)8.3/10 from 397 votes
- NewestAfternoons of Solitude (2025)Released 2025
- In SpanishChico & Rita (2010)Also in Spanish
El Cantante (2006)
The rise and fall of salsa singer, Héctor Lavoe (1946-1993), as told from the perspective of his wife Puchi, who looks back from 2002.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChico & Rita (2010)
Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWest Side Story (2021)
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Lost City (2005)
In Havana, Cuba in the late 1950's, a wealthy family, one of whose sons is a prominent nightclub owner, is caught in the violent transition from the oppressive regime of Batista to the Marxist government of Fidel Castro. Castro's regime ultimately leads the nightclub owner to flee to New York.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)
In pre-revolution Cuba, Katey Miller is about to defy everyone's expectations. Instead of a parent-approved suitor, Katey is drawn to the sexy waiter, Javier, who spends his nights dancing in Havana's nightclubs. As she secretly learns to dance with Javier, she learns the meanings of love, sensuality and independence.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951)
Pandora Reynolds is a woman who has never fallen in love – but one who men kill and die for. When she meets dashing and mysterious ship's captain Hendrik van der Zee, he pushes her to commit the ultimate act of love.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisVico C: La vida del filósofo (2017)
A biographical film based on the story of the singer, songwriter and pioneer of urban music in Spanish. From his humble beginnings until his jump to international fame. The harsh experiences of a warrior of life that changed the perspective of music in the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBuena Vista Social Club (1999)
In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group's gigs in Amsterdam and New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music -- but also the musicians' life stories.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Muppet Family Christmas (1987)
Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit's dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOut of the Clear Blue Sky (2019)
Returning to Earth as an imitator, the legendary Mexican artist Pedro Infante must prove that he is no longer a womanizer to enter paradise.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisStraight from the Barrio (2008)
A young drug dealer falls in love while facing disruption among the men in his gang, and being offered a career as a Reggaetón singer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBefore Night Falls (2000)
Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEscobar: Paradise Lost (2014)
For Pablo Escobar family is everything. When young surfer Nick falls for Escobar's niece, Maria, he finds his life on the line when he's pulled into the dangerous world of the family business.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBruce Lee, the Legend (1984)
The Official Golden Harvest tribute to the Master of the Martial Arts Film, Bruce Lee.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisChupa (2023)
While visiting family in Mexico, a lonely boy befriends a mythical creature hiding on his grandfather's ranch and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDeath and the Maiden (1994)
A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAfternoons of Solitude (2025)
The life of the bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey during a day of bullfighting, from the moment he dresses up to the moment he undresses.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFun in Acapulco (1963)
Mike Windgren works on a boat in Acapulco, but when the bratty daughter of its owner gets him fired, Mike finds new work as a lifeguard and singer at a local hotel. Tensions increase when Mike runs afoul of the rival lifeguard—also the champion diver of Mexico.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisMy Dinner with Hervé (2018)
An unlikely friendship evolves over one wild night in LA between a struggling journalist and actor Hervé Villechaize, the world's most famous gun-toting dwarf, resulting in life-changing consequences for both.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGuys and Dolls (1955)
In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a Salvation Army missionary to Havana, and unexpectedly they fall for each other. And the bet has a hidden motive ... classic song and dance ensues!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Historias Breves II: Vete de mí?
The closest matches to Historias Breves II: Vete de mí are El Cantante (2006), Chico & Rita (2010) and West Side Story (2021). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Historias Breves II: Vete de mí?
Start with El Cantante (2006), the closest match to Historias Breves II: Vete de mí.
What is the highest-rated movie like Historias Breves II: Vete de mí?
Out of the Clear Blue Sky (2019), rated 8.3/10 by 397 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Historias Breves II: Vete de mí?
Afternoons of Solitude (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Spanish movies like Historias Breves II: Vete de mí?
Yes: Chico & Rita (2010), Vico C: La vida del filósofo (2017) and Out of the Clear Blue Sky (2019).
How are movies similar to Historias Breves II: Vete de mí chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Historias Breves II: Vete de mí, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.