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Why people love it

Labor Day works as a drama movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The drama and romance blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 51m · ★ 7.0

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  1. 96match

    1.American Psycho (2000)

    ★ 7.4 · Thriller · Drama · Crime · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If Labor Day clicked for you, American Psycho (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Room (2015)

    ★ 8.0 · Drama · Thriller · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Labor Day clicked for you, Room (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Hulu
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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  3. 92match

    3.Nocturnal Animals (2016)

    ★ 7.4 · Drama · Thriller · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    If Labor Day clicked for you, Nocturnal Animals (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

    ★ 7.2 · Thriller · Crime · Drama · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If Labor Day clicked for you, The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.Safe Haven (2013)

    ★ 7.2 · Romance · Thriller · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Labor Day clicked for you, Safe Haven (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Plex(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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  6. 86match

    6.Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)

    ★ 7.5 · Drama · Mystery · Romance · 2h 6m

    Why you'll love it

    If Labor Day clicked for you, Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Hulu
    • fuboTV
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Stuck in Love (2013)

    ★ 7.4 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Labor Day clicked for you, Stuck in Love (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • Peacock Premium
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
  8. 82match

    8.The Remains of the Day (1993)

    ★ 7.4 · Drama · Romance · 2h 14m

    Why you'll love it

    If Labor Day clicked for you, The Remains of the Day (1993) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • FlixFling(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    9.Notes on a Scandal (2006)

    ★ 7.1 · Drama · Romance · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Labor Day clicked for you, Notes on a Scandal (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    10.Spider (2002)

    ★ 6.6 · Drama · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If Labor Day clicked for you, Spider (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Labor Day?
Try American Psycho, Room, Nocturnal Animals—each shares DNA with Labor Day while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Labor Day?
Labor Day (2013) is best described as Drama, Romance, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Labor Day worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.0/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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