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Movies like On s'était promis (2026)

The best movies like On s'était promis (2026) are Tigertail (2020), Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) and Out of Season (2024). If On s'était promis hooked you with its drama, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Tigertail (2020)

    A man reflects on the lost love of his youth and his long-ago journey from Taiwan to America as he begins to reconnect with his estranged daughter.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  2. Flashbacks of a Fool (2008)

    An aging Hollywood star, Joe Scott, lives a life of narcissistic hedonism, observed by his laconic personal assistant, Ophelia. The death of his childhood best friend, Boots, takes our protagonist, and the movie, into an extended flashback to a sea-side town in 1970s Britain.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  3. Out of Season (2024)

    Mathieu lives in Paris, Alice in a small seaside resort in Western France. He is a famous actor, about to turn fifty. She is a piano teacher in her forties. They were in love fifteen years ago, then separated. Time has passed. They each went their ways and slowly healed. When Mathieu goes try to overcome his melancholia in a thermal spa, he stumbles upon Alice.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  4. Juliette in Spring (2024)

    Juliette goes back in her hometown to spend some time with her family. She finds herself between a loving but moody father, a New Age mother, a sister in the midst of an existential crisis, and a grandmother slowly losing her mind. Buried memories and family secrets rise to the surface in this sweet, tender and sometimes extravagant family portrait.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  5. A Question of Faith (2017)

    When Tragedy Strikes three Families, their Destiny forces them on a coverging path and mercy as the challenges of their fate could also resurrect their beliefs

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  6. Hell (2005)

    Three sisters who share a connection to a violent childhood incident reunite for the chance to come to terms with their past.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  7. Petite Maman (2021)

    After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  8. The House by the Sea (2017)

    By a little bay near Marseille lies a picturesque villa owned by an old man. His three children have gathered by his side for his last days. It’s time for them to weigh up what they have inherited of their father’s ideals and the community spirit he created in this magical place. The arrival, at a nearby cove, of a group of boat people will throw these moments of reflection into turmoil.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  9. Goodbye June (2025)

    Four siblings' lives change drastically when their ailing mother takes a turn for the worse over the holiday season.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  10. Eleanor the Great (2025)

    94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  11. Ponette (1996)

    After losing her mother in a car accident that leaves her with a broken arm, 4-year-old Ponette struggles with anguish and fear. Left by her father with a caring aunt and her children, Ponette grieves, secretly hoping her mother will somehow come back. Confused by the religious explanations provided by adults, and challenged by the cruel taunts of a few children at school, little Ponette must make her way through her emotional turmoil.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  12. Houria (2023)

    A young woman who is passionate about ballet dancing and experiences a trauma, and then she meets other women who have experienced similar situations and they find a creative way to pursue their passion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  13. Skin (2009)

    Based on the true story of a black girl who was born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa during the apartheid era.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  14. Lorelei (2020)

    A man is released from prison after 15 years. He reunites with his high school girlfriend, now a single mother of three. What follows is a lyrical take on love, regret and second chances.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  15. Charm City Kings (2020)

    Mouse desperately wants to join The Midnight Clique, the infamous Baltimore dirt bike riders who rule the summertime streets. When Midnight’s leader, Blax, takes 14-year-old Mouse under his wing, Mouse soon finds himself torn between the straight-and-narrow and a road filled with fast money and violence.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  16. Asphalt Playground (2013)

    Mitraillette is 12 years old and lives in Rose City, a housing estate he would not leave for anything. His whole world comprises his family, especially his 16 year-old cousin Isma, who has taken a fancy to Narcisse, the local crime boss. His older brother Djibril is 22, a student at the Sorbonne who dreams of becoming a lawyer. As for Mitraillette, he has his eye on Océane, the most beautiful girl in his school...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  17. Northfork (2003)

    The year is 1955, and a great flood is coming to Northfork, Montana. A new hydroelectric dam is about to be installed in the mountains above the town, ready to submerge the valley in the name of progress. It is the responsibility of a six-man Evacuation Committee to relocate the townsfolk to higher ground. Most have duly departed, but a few stubborn stragglers remain – among them a priest caring for a sickly orphan, a boy whose fevered visions are leading him to believe he is a member of a roaming band of lost angels desperately searching for a way home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  18. Chaos (2001)

    A bourgeois couple, modern yet conventional. One night by accident, a young prostitute barges into their lives. Hounded down, beaten up, threatened, she will continue to struggle, with the help of a well off lady, first for her survival-her resurrection-then for her dignity and freedom. Stormy encounters for everyone involved.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  19. Gigi & Nate (2022)

    A young man with a bright future suffers a near-fatal accident and recreates his new life with the help of an unlikely animal friend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  20. Hounddog (2008)

    A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  21. Wound of the past (TBA)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  22. Adventurers in the West (2020)

    Oli wants to finish her book. Jo wants to get over her breakup. What they don't want is to share a house.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  23. Saudade (2022)

    Aurora and Bernardo are experiencing moments of happiness, but their joy is interrupted by the onset of war.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  24. Une vie française (TBA)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  25. Si Paname m'était conté (2015)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  26. Souvenirs Projetés (2021)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  27. The Crossover (TBA)

    For several years, dozens of workers from Quebec emigrated to New Caledonia (French collectivity, Pacific) to work in the mining sector. At the same time, dozens of students from New Caledonia came to Quebec to get trained in the Cégeps of northern Quebec. While some of these people stayed in the host country and others returned to their home country. This video installation elucidates the heart of these intertwined human migrations. Within this collection of shared memories related to the feeling of belonging and the sensation of “at home”, the installation interrogates the mobility and permeability of identity boundaries and the possibility to feel “belonging together” through our respective origins.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  28. What if I never went into space? (2026)

    For years, my anxiety and I have been travelling everywhere, even going as far as outer space.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  29. Merci Dorothée ! (2025)

    A spectacular evening hosted by Nikos Aliagas to honor the legendary Dorothée, who shaped the childhood of millions in France. Today’s stars, who grew up with her, will pay tribute alongside the iconic figures of 'Club Dorothée' and classic sitcoms. Featuring rare archival footage, emotional memories, musical performances, and surprises, this documentary revisits the unmatched career of a true television phenomenon—record-breaking audiences, sold-out concerts, and a lasting cultural impact. A nostalgic journey celebrating an icon, culminating in the reveal of her brand-new song.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

  30. Käseburg (2022)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like On s'était promis?

The closest matches to On s'était promis are Tigertail (2020), Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) and Out of Season (2024). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after On s'était promis?

Start with Tigertail (2020), the closest match to On s'était promis.

What is the highest-rated movie like On s'était promis?

Charm City Kings (2020), rated 7.8/10 by 508 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like On s'était promis?

What if I never went into space? (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there French movies like On s'était promis?

Yes: Out of Season (2024), Juliette in Spring (2024) and Hell (2005).

How are movies similar to On s'était promis chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside On s'était promis, 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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