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Movies like How Bitter My Sweet (2009)

The best movies like How Bitter My Sweet (2009) are Fuck (2006), That Sugar Film (2014) and Here (2024). If How Bitter My Sweet hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Fuck (2006)

    A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. That Sugar Film (2014)

    One man's journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as 'healthy'. Through this entertaining and informative journey, Damon highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Here (2024)

    An odyssey through time and memory, centered on a place in New Jersey where—from wilderness, and then, later, from a home—love, loss, struggle, hope and legacy play out between couples and families over generations.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Naqoyqatsi (2002)

    A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. The Wrath of Becky (2023)

    Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, 16-year-old Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman -- a kindred spirit named Elena. However, when a violent group known as the Noble Men break into their home, attack them and take their beloved dog, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Bad Apples (2026)

    A struggling primary school teacher is forced to take drastic action because of a foul-mouthed, violent student, and uncovers how her community will turn a blind eye to the most outrageous events to preserve harmony and their sense of safety.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Galveston (2018)

    After a violent encounter, Roy finds Rocky and sees something in her eyes that prompts a fateful decision. He takes her with him as he flees to Galveston, an action as ill-advised as it is inescapable.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. John Candy: I Like Me (2025)

    Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)

    Jack Slavin is an environmentalist with a heart condition who lives with his daughter, Rose, on an isolated island. While Jack fights against developers who wish to build in the area, he also craves more contact with other people. When he invites his girlfriend, Kathleen, and her sons, Rodney and Thaddius, to move in, Rose is upset. The complicated family dynamics makes things difficult for everyone in the house.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

    A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Unthinkable (2010)

    The government gets wind of a plot to destroy America involving a trio of nuclear weapons for which the whereabouts are unknown. It's up to a seasoned interrogator and an FBI agent to find out exactly where the nukes are.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food (2023)

    Through revealing interviews with experts and victims' families, this gripping documentary examines the problem of deadly foodborne illness in the US.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)

    In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (2017)

    Through the lens of his stunningly immersive performance as Andy Kaufman, Jim Carrey ponders the meaning of life, reality, identity and career.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. The Crash (2026)

    A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. How to Be a Latin Lover (2017)

    An aging Latin lover gets dumped by his sugar mama and must fend for himself in a harsh world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Helen (2009)

    On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depression, Helen finds solace through her friendship with Mathilda, a kindred spirit struggling with bipolar disorder.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me (2023)

    From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Love, Marilyn (2013)

    Using the book 'Fragments', which collects Marilyn Monroe's poems, notes and letters, and with participation from the Arthur Miller and Truman Capote estates who have contributed more material, each of the actresses will embody the legend at various stages in her life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. The Curse of the Dragon (1993)

    A 1993 documentary film about Bruce Lee. The film includes interviews from some of his fellow students and opponents who worked alongside him in his movies.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like How Bitter My Sweet?

The closest matches to How Bitter My Sweet are Fuck (2006), That Sugar Film (2014) and Here (2024). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after How Bitter My Sweet?

Start with Fuck (2006), the closest match to How Bitter My Sweet.

What is the highest-rated movie like How Bitter My Sweet?

Jodorowsky's Dune (2013), rated 7.8/10 by 789 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like How Bitter My Sweet?

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

Are there English movies like How Bitter My Sweet?

Yes: Fuck (2006), That Sugar Film (2014) and Here (2024).

How are movies similar to How Bitter My Sweet chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside How Bitter My Sweet, 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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