Movies like The Truth About Emanuel (2013)
The best movies like The Truth About Emanuel (2013) are Sweet Virginia (2017), Plush (2013) and The Girl (2012). If The Truth About Emanuel hooked you with its drama and thriller, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedRemember (2015)7.3/10 from 785 votes
- NewestSweetness (2026)Released 2026
Sweet Virginia (2017)
A former rodeo star, now a motel manager, meets a young man who is responsible for the violence that suddenly has seized his small town.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisPlush (2013)
A young singer/songwriter, despite being married, becomes involved with her new guitarist, who she soon discovers has a dark past and may be a danger to her and those close to her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Girl (2012)
A young Texan mother who loses her child to foster care begins smuggling Mexicans across the border.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
The Redeeming (2018)
A disturbed single mother confronts a mysterious stranger and the echoes of her past to protect her home.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Student Seduction (2003)
Christie Dawson always wanted to be the "cool" teacher. But her world is shaken up after a pupil's crush spirals out of control and he sexually assaults her. Suddenly, her colleagues, neighbors and even her hubby are wondering whether she crossed the line and tempted her student. But school isn't out for Christine just yet she's gonna fight back, and big time!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Kill for Me (2013)
Rent’s a bitch. And that is why, six months after her best friend went missing, Amanda finally gives in to getting another roommate, Hailey. The two college students turn out to have something in common, however: abusive men. For Hailey, it’s her dad. For Amanda, it’s a stalkery ex-boyfriend. But problems can be solved and, you know, you scratch my back, I scratch yours. In other words, Kill for Me, I kill for you.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisSweetness (2026)
When a chance encounter with her rockstar crush leads 16-year-old Rylee to discover that he's a dysfunctional drug addict, she takes it upon herself to help him, ultimately forcing her teenage fantasies into reality.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
Bleeding Heart (2015)
Reserved yoga instructor May's peaceful, clean-living life is thrown out of balance by the arrival of her long-lost sister Shiva, a street-smart yet naive young woman trapped in an abusive relationship. May feels compelled to rescue the hapless Shiva, but she finds herself increasingly drawn out of her sedate world and deeper into Shiva's chaotic one.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
SnoozefestMovies like this8 Days (2014)
After sneaking to a party with her friends, 16-year-old Amber Stevens goes missing. Forced into the world of sex trafficking, her family and community fight to get her back. Inspired by actual events.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
Runaway (2005)
Michael Adler has run away from his suburban home with his little brother Dylan. Hiding out in a quiet, rural town, Michael's convinced he can make a better life for both of them. While Dylan stays holed up in a cheap motel all day, Michael works at a convenience store where everything starts to come together for him. But as Michael falls in love with his beautiful co-worker, Carly, his past begin
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Bad Girl (2016)
Bad girl Amy is given one last chance by her adoptive parents, who think her friendship with local girl Chloe is a step in the right direction. But when Amy discovers that Chloe harbors a dark secret, she finds herself fighting for her life.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisUnconditional (2012)
A psychological romantic drama about teenage twins Owen and Kristen who fall under the sway of a charismatic young loan shark who offers love to one of them but on one condition.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Seberg (2019)
An ambitious young FBI agent is assigned to investigate iconic actress Jean Seberg when she becomes embroiled in the tumultuous civil rights movement in late 1960s Los Angeles.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisPoison Ivy 2: Lily (1996)
A young and naive college art student becomes obsessed with assuming the identity and personality of a departed coed who used to live in her room, and in so doing causes complications that result in two men, a student and her art professor, lusting after her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisTiger House (2015)
A young gymnast battles a group of bank robbers at the home of her boyfriend.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisAnesthesia (2016)
Multiple lives intersect in the aftermath of the violent mugging of a Columbia University philosophy professor.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisI, Anna (2012)
A noir thriller told from the point of view of a femme fatale, who falls for the detective in charge of a murder case.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisI Am Here (2015)
Successful businesswoman Maria has achieved everything except what she wants the most - a baby of her own. She decides to deal with the matter by herself and embarks on a desperate and dangerous journey in order to make her dream come true.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisHidden Exposure (2023)
A recently jilted dancer follows her ex-boyfriend to his new home, where she insinuates herself into his new relationship.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
A Wife's Nightmare (2014)
Liz, just returned home after a mental breakdown, has to welcome a relative stranger into her home when Caitlin, a young, vivacious woman, claims to be her husband's daughter.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStoker (2013)
Following her father Richard's death in an unexplained road accident, reclusive teenager India Stoker withdraws further into the quiet rural life she shares with her emotionally disturbed mother Evie. But her curiosity is stirred when her mysterious uncle Charlie, who she has never met, suddenly arrives unannounced. Told that the darkly charismatic Charlie will now be staying at the house, India's initial well-founded distrust of her uncle's motivations begins to waver as she finds herself becoming ever more deeply entranced by his sinister charms.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Roommate (2011)
When Sara, a young design student from Iowa, arrives for college in Los Angeles, she is eager to fit in and get to know the big city. Her wealthy roommate, Rebecca, is more than eager to take Sara under her wing and show her the ropes. The two become close, but when Sara begins to branch out and make more friends on campus, Rebecca becomes resentful. Alarmed, Sara moves in with her new boyfriend, causing Rebecca's behavior to take a violent turn.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisFashionista (2016)
A woman's life takes on unexpected twists after trouble in her marriage leads to a mysterious stranger.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
A suburban family chooses seemingly sweet Peyton Flanders as their newborn's nanny. Only much later does the infant's mother, Claire Bartel, realize Peyton's true intentions -- to destroy Claire and replace her in the family. The nail-biting suspense builds quickly in this chilling psychological thriller about deception and bitter revenge.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Wrong Daughter (2018)
Kate and Joe have longed to be parents and are considering in vitro options... when Danica, a child Kate gave up 17 years ago, appears on Facebook. Danica comes to live with them, but she's not their real child. She's an impostor who will do anything, even kill, to get the mother's love she never had.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Twin (2017)
Jocelyn's boyfriend is perfect--except for his dangerous identical twin brother, Derek, who just escaped from a mental institution. When Derek unspools a twisted plan of revenge with Jocelyn in his crosshairs, her mother Ashley must act fast before she falls victim to a psychopath.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Caveman's Valentine (2001)
Romulus, a misunderstood musician turned recluse hiding from personal demons in a New York City cave, finds the frozen body of a young drifter in a tree. The authorities, including his police officer daughter, claim the death is accidental. Romulus is convinced the man was murdered by a prominent art photographer but how can he prove he's right when everyone thinks he's insane?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe House on Carroll Street (1988)
A reporter, fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. While working she overhears a noisy argument in the neighboring house, being conducted largely in German and involving her HUAC prosecutor. She begins to investigate, enlisting the help of the FBI Agent initially detailed to surveil her.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKiller's Kiss (1955)
Davey Gordon, a New York City boxer at the end of his career, falls for dancer Gloria Price. However, their budding relationship is interrupted by Gloria's violent boss, Vincent Rapallo, who has eyes for Gloria. The two decide to skip town, but before they can, Vincent and his thugs abduct Gloria, and Davey is forced to search for her among the most squalid corners of the city, with his enemy hiding in the shadows.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRemember (2015)
With the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand-written letter, an elderly man with dementia goes in search of the person responsible for the death of his family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & thriller
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Truth About Emanuel?
The closest matches to The Truth About Emanuel are Sweet Virginia (2017), Plush (2013) and The Girl (2012). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Truth About Emanuel?
People who watched The Truth About Emanuel most often go on to Sweet Virginia (2017), Plush (2013) and The Girl (2012).
What is the highest-rated movie like The Truth About Emanuel?
Remember (2015), rated 7.3/10 by 785 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Truth About Emanuel?
Sweetness (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Truth About Emanuel?
Yes: Sweet Virginia (2017), Plush (2013) and The Girl (2012).
How are movies similar to The Truth About Emanuel chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Truth About Emanuel, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.