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Movies like Geni (2019)

The best movies like Geni (2019) are Respect (2021), Aladdin (1992) and Love Me Love Me (2026). If Geni hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Respect (2021)

    The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Aladdin (1992)

    A young man's life is turned around with the help of a genie inside a lamp.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Love Me Love Me (2026)

    After her brother's death, June moves to Milan for a fresh start, finding comfort in Will, the perfect honor student at her new international school. But when his troubled best friend James—hiding a dangerous life in clandestine MMA fights—sparks a rivalry that quickly turns into irresistible attraction, June must choose between safety and a love that upends everything she thought she wanted.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Unexplainable (2024)

    The true story of Gabriel Montenegro, an 8-year-old soccer enthusiast diagnosed with a severe illness. His family must rely on faith and strength to overcome the ensuing challenges.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Peaceful Warrior (2006)

    A chance encounter with a stranger changes the life of a college gymnast.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Beautiful Disaster (2023)

    College freshman Abby tries to distance herself from her dark past while resisting her attraction to bad boy Travis.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Moxie (2021)

    Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Richard Jewell (2019)

    Richard Jewell thinks quick, works fast, and saves hundreds, perhaps thousands, of lives after a domestic terrorist plants several pipe bombs and they explode during a concert, only to be falsely suspected of the crime by sloppy FBI work and sensational media coverage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Breathe (2017)

    Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B (2014)

    The story of R&B singer and actress Aaliyah; namely, the highs and lows of her career, her romantic pursuits, and the events leading up to her death in 2001 at the age of 22.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. One Chance (2013)

    This film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Step Up All In (2014)

    All-stars from previous installments convene in glittering Las Vegas, battling for a victory that could define their dreams and their careers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. The Glorias (2020)

    An equal rights crusader, journalist and activist: Gloria Steinem embodies these and more. From her role in the revolutionary women's rights movement to her travels throughout the U.S. and around the world, Steinem has made an everlasting mark on modern history. A nontraditional chronicle of a trailblazing life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Mean Streets (1973)

    A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. The Girl in the Book (2015)

    The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  16. Your Monster (2024)

    After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actress Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming, monster living in her closet.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Christmas with You (2022)

    Feeling career burnout, pop star Angelina escapes to grant a young fan's wish in small-town New York, where she not only finds the inspiration to revitalize her career but also a shot at true love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  18. Vitória (2025)

    Nina is an elderly woman who lives alone and feels distressed by the increasing violence in her neighborhood. Amidst conflicts with her neighbors, she decides to film the movement of drug traffickers from her window, hoping to assist the police. After months of recording suspicious activities, her initiative attracts the attention of a journalist, who approaches Nina and offers to support her in her mission.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Good Advice (2001)

    An investment banker loses everything and must discover what's really important in life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  20. Gidget (1959)

    Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. She's fascinated with his sport and starts to hang out with his clique. Although they make fun of her at first, they teach her to surf and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Geni?

The closest matches to Geni are Respect (2021), Aladdin (1992) and Love Me Love Me (2026). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Geni?

Start with Respect (2021), the closest match to Geni.

What is the highest-rated movie like Geni?

Peaceful Warrior (2006), rated 7.5/10 by 509 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Geni?

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

How are movies similar to Geni chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Geni, 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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