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Why people love it

Mantis (2025) stuck because it commits to its drama premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Paolo Gallina's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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  1. 96match

    1.Call Me by Your Name (2017)

    ★ 8.1 · Romance · Drama · 2h 12m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mantis clicked for you, Call Me by Your Name (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, 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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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Essential
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  2. 94match

    2.Uptown Girls (2003)

    ★ 6.9 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mantis clicked for you, Uptown Girls (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, 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
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Plex(Rent)
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  3. 92match

    3.La Notte (1961)

    ★ 7.9 · Drama · Romance · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mantis clicked for you, La Notte (1961) 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.

    Watch on

    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+
    • Criterion Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.I Vitelloni (1953)

    ★ 7.6 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mantis clicked for you, I Vitelloni (1953) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, 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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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Criterion Channel
    • TCM
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.Beach Rats (2017)

    ★ 6.0 · Drama · Romance · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mantis clicked for you, Beach Rats (2017) 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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    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    • YouTube(Buy)
    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
    + Save for later
  6. 86match

    6.Marriage Italian Style (1964)

    ★ 7.7 · Drama · Romance · Comedy · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mantis clicked for you, Marriage Italian Style (1964) 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.

    Watch on

    • Criterion Channel
    • Kino Film Collection
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Marty (1955)

    ★ 7.4 · Drama · Romance · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mantis clicked for you, Marty (1955) 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.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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  8. 82match

    8.What Maisie Knew (2013)

    ★ 7.1 · Drama · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mantis clicked for you, What Maisie Knew (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    9.Adventures in Babysitting (2016)

    ★ 7.2 · Comedy · Family · Adventure · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mantis clicked for you, Adventures in Babysitting (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and family, 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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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    • YouTube(Buy)
    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    10.Happythankyoumoreplease (2011)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mantis clicked for you, Happythankyoumoreplease (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, 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
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Mantis?
Try Call Me by Your Name, Uptown Girls, La Notte—each shares DNA with Mantis while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Mantis?
Mantis (2025) is best described as drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Mantis worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 0.0/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this film lane.

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