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Movies like Foreign Affairs (2022)

The best movies like Foreign Affairs (2022) are Original Sin (2001), Porno (2019) and Soulm8te (2026). If Foreign Affairs hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Original Sin (2001)

    A young man is plunged into a life of subterfuge, deceit and mistaken identity in pursuit of a femme fatale whose heart is never quite within his grasp.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Porno (2019)

    When a group of naive teens working at a movie theater in a small Christian town discover a mysterious film hidden in its basement, they unleash an alluring succubus who gives them a sex education…written in blood.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Soulm8te (2026)

    After a ruthless tech giant acquires a small robotics company, a grieving engineer is tasked with testing their new AI companion. But when he attempts to reprogram her to be a truly sentient soulmate, she develops needs of her own—unleashing a relentless spree of precision-engineered mayhem.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. The Honorary Consul (1983)

    Set in a small politically unstable Latin American country, the story follows the half English and half Latino Dr. Eduardo Plarr, who left his home to find a better life. Along the way he meets an array of people, including British Consul Charley Fortnum, a representative in Latin America who is trying to keep Revolution from occurring. He is also a remorseful alcoholic. Another person the doctor meets is Clara, whom he immediately falls in love with, but there is a problem: Clara is Charley's wife.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  5. Frankenhooker (1990)

    A medical school dropout loses his fiancée in a tragic lawnmower incident and decides to bring her back to life. Unfortunately, he was only able to save her head, so he goes to the red light district in the city and lures prostitutes into a hotel room so he can collect body parts to reassemble her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Shades of Desire (2023)

    After her twin sister Aubrey goes missing, Jennifer uncovers the scandalous, secret double-life that Aubrey leads - and that has put both of them in danger.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Jarhead: Law of Return (2019)

    Major Ronan Jackson, an accomplished fighter pilot for the Israel Defense Forces and son of a U.S. Senator, is shot down while flying through Syrian airspace. After miraculously surviving the crash, Jackson is taken captive by a group of Hezbollah militiamen. A squad of elite soldiers, led by Gunnery Sergeant Dave Torres, risk their own lives in the hopes of saving an ally they've never met.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Queen Christina (1934)

    Popular monarch Queen Christina of Sweden must choose between love and loyalty to her nation when she unexpectedly falls for a Spanish envoy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Shame (2011)

    Brandon, a thirty-something man living in New York, eludes intimacy with women but feeds his deepest desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his younger sister temporarily moves into his apartment, stirring up bitter memories of their shared painful past, Brandon's life, like his fragile mind, gets out of control.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. The Prophecy (1995)

    The angel Gabriel comes to Earth to collect a soul which will end the stalemated war in Heaven. However, it is hidden inside of a Native American girl and only a former priest and a schoolteacher can stop him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. I Spit on Your Grave 2 (2013)

    Broke, and in desperate need to update her portfolio, New York City model Katie calls a number from a tear-off flyer offering free photos. But this innocent attempt quickly turns into an unthinkable kidnapping nightmare where she's ripped away from everyone and everything she knows.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Pretty Persuasion (2005)

    A 15-year-old girl incites chaos among her friends and a media frenzy when she accuses her drama teacher of sexual harassment.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  13. The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

    In this story-within-a-story, Anna is an actress starring opposite Mike in a period piece about the forbidden love between their respective characters, Sarah and Charles. Both actors are involved in serious relationships, but the passionate nature of the script leads to an off-camera love affair as well. While attempting to maintain their composure and professionalism, Anna and Mike struggle to come to terms with their infidelity.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Your Friends & Neighbors (1998)

    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 theater professor and husband of her friend, Terri, who is also a writer. Adding to the adulterous mix are Cary, a callous doctor, and Cheri, an art-gallery assistant.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  15. Tromeo & Juliet (1996)

    All the body-piercing, kinky sex, and car crashes that Shakespeare wanted but never had! Join Tromeo and Juliet as they travel through Manhattan's underground in search of climactic love, violence and the American Way.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Farewell, My Lovely (1975)

    Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by ex-con Moose Malloy to find his girlfriend, a former lounge dancer. While also investigating the murder of a client and the theft of a jade necklace, Marlowe becomes entangled with seductress Helen Grayle and discovers a web of dark secrets that are better left hidden.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Crossroads (1986)

    A wanna-be blues guitar virtuoso seeks a long-lost song by legendary musician, Robert Johnson.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Poor Things (2023)

    Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Death Wish II (1982)

    Paul Kersey is again a vigilante trying to find five punks who murdered his housekeeper and daughter in Los Angeles.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Petulia (1968)

    Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Foreign Affairs?

The closest matches to Foreign Affairs are Original Sin (2001), Porno (2019) and Soulm8te (2026). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Foreign Affairs?

Start with Original Sin (2001), the closest match to Foreign Affairs.

What is the highest-rated movie like Foreign Affairs?

Poor Things (2023), rated 7.6/10 by 5,916 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Foreign Affairs?

Soulm8te (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Foreign Affairs?

Yes: Original Sin (2001), Porno (2019) and Soulm8te (2026).

How are movies similar to Foreign Affairs chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Foreign Affairs, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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