Movies like That'$ Life (1998)
The best movies like That'$ Life (1998) are The Hot Spot (1990), True Romance (1993) and Henry & June (1990). If That'$ Life hooked you with its romance, these 23 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedTrue Romance (1993)7.5/10 from 3,244 votes
- NewestRock Star (2018)Released 2018
The Hot Spot (1990)
Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities — and the local women — after he robs a bank.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrue Romance (1993)
Clarence 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.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHenry & June (1990)
While traveling in Paris, author Henry Miller and his wife, June, meet Anais Nin, and sexual sparks fly as Nin starts an affair with the openly bisexual June. When June is forced to return to the U.S., she gives Nin her blessing to sleep with her husband. Then, when June returns to France, an unexpected, and sometimes contentious, threesome forms.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Harrad Experiment (1973)
At fictional Harrad College students learn about sexuality and experiment with each other. Based on the 1966 book of the same name by Robert Rimmer, this movie deals with the concept of free love during the height of the sexual revolution which took place in the United States.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Treibgut der Großstadt (1967)
A young woman works in a Berlin hotel while her husband, a commercial art student, drives a cab. They are 3600 DM in debt. In order to pay the rates, the woman agrees to work as an entertainer in a bar against her husband's wishes...
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Forever Mine (1999)
A hotel cabana boy falls for the wife of a powerful politico. But when she confesses to the affair, her husband determines to end it forever.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisSwung (2015)
David’s life is on the slide: he’s broke, in the middle of a divorce and ‘can’t get it up’. His girlfriend, Alice, is his rock, but the magazine she writes for is going down and the pressure is on to find a story. While job hunting online, David stumbles across the perfect antidote to his boredom: a ‘Swingers’ site. The resulting inbox of lewd invitations on the home-laptop justifiably upsets Alice, until she realises this could be just the ‘story’ she needs. The idea of uncovering the swinging scene causes quite a stir in Alice’s office and, much to David’s chagrin, she is urged to pursue the story. Their first reluctant foray is an hysterically low-rent initiation, however, an unexpected upturn for David’s manhood is all the extra encouragement they need. As events accelerate beyond their control the once adoring couple become lost and fundamental questions are asked of their relationship.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisCarnal Cravings (2006)
A sex therapist shows women how to please their mates and how to get more pleasure in return. Their male counterparts aren't quite sure about the transformations, they are unsure about the fantasies their women are bringing home. Putting lust back into the relationship becomes the priority for these beautiful couples. Along the way, they learn more about each other.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Recently, My Sister Is Unusual (2014)
Mitsuki and Yuya become stepsister and stepbrother because of their parents' marriage. Mitsuki can't get along with her new family and Yuya doesn't know how to approach his new stepsister. One day, Mitsuki becomes possessed by the spirit of Hiyori. Hiyori likes Yuya and believes Yuya can help her get to heaven. Hiyori places a leather chastity belt upon on Mitsuki and a plan takes place to help send Hiyori to heaven.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEmmanuelle (1974)
An employee at the French Embassy in Bangkok invites his wife to join him – and enjoy the benefits of their open marriage.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSins of the Flesh (1974)
Benoit has been driven to voyeurism and impotence due to having a cold, treacherous industrialist as a father and an exhibitionist aunt who constantly parades around nude. Jean-Pierre is a thief. Isabelle is a runaway whose stepfather tried to rape her. When the three cross paths, criminal activity, rape, madness and murder follow in this psycho-drama filled with soft-core sex.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Nefeli (1980)
A beautiful woman is going to the island of Lesbos to rest, there she will meet two other beautiful young women and it will be great having sex with everyone.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Ritual of Love (1990)
This movie is based on the true story that made headlines all over the world: the story of a relationship gone sour between a Japanese man very much in love with a French model. Some time later, it was discovered that the woman was turned into "sushi." At that time the man had already eaten a few body parts. To the arresting officers in Paris, he justified his acts as a proof of profound passion. In the late 80's many books and films find inspiration by the sinister love story.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman (1975)
Emmanuelle returns to her husband in Hong Kong and proceeds to have several extramarital affairs -- with his knowledge, of course. Her husband's lover and American guest are both very puzzled by their openness.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisLove Match (2014)
A sexy comedy about a professor and his female student.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Secrets of the Satin Blues (1981)
A tale of sexual encounters of one woman and several friends, family members and acquaintances, as seen (and told) from the perspective of a pair of satin blue panties.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Emmanuelle in Venice (1993)
In the secrete mountains of Tibet, Emmanuelle was chosen to be the incarnation of all women. With one drop a secret perfume she could become young again or enter the soul of any woman. Emmanuelle decides to help the young and rich widow Anasis. With the help of the perfume, she enters her subconscious and steers her into new directions, towards passion and bodily pleasures.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Emmanuelle's Perfume (1993)
Emmanuelle withdraws into a temple in Tibet, where she wants to find to her true self. She's given a mystic substance which will give her youth and allow her to enter the souls of other women. Now she sets out and searches her true love Mario from 20 years ago. When he sees young Emmanuelle, he doesn't believe it's really her, but she retells all the juicy details of her past to prove it to him.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Desire: An Erotic Fantasyplay (1996)
Fiona meets Cory in New Orleans, and the two spend time rubbing in suntan oil on the Gulf Coast. Cory has never been with a woman before, but she moves in with Fiona, not realising that she keeps a sex diary and has a very active life in that area. One day Cory finds the diary and enjoys heating herself up and fantasising while she reads it. She also has very artsy and elusive erotic dreams herself. When Fiona's masseuse Adrienne arrives, Cory watches them together, and eventually, the three women end up in a threesome.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
The Witches of Breastwick (2005)
A man and wife are sucked into a whirlpool (in the wife's case, hot tub) of supernatural sex by a trio of randy, well-endowed witches.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
The Obsessive Tutor: The Ogasawara Family Book (2013)
A family that broke up because of the visit of an overly beautiful tutor. However, in the interrogation room about the incident, the tutor and three family members give different testimony.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Embrace the Darkness II (2002)
A sultry vampire acts as mentor to a reluctant recruit.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like That'$ Life?
The closest matches to That'$ Life are The Hot Spot (1990), True Romance (1993) and Henry & June (1990). Below are 20 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after That'$ Life?
Start with The Hot Spot (1990), the closest match to That'$ Life.
What is the highest-rated movie like That'$ Life?
True Romance (1993), rated 7.5/10 by 3,244 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like That'$ Life?
Rock Star (2018) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like That'$ Life?
Yes: The Hot Spot (1990), True Romance (1993) and Henry & June (1990).
How are movies similar to That'$ Life chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside That'$ Life, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.