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Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

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Why people love it

People revisit sex, lies, and videotape for the same reason it broke through in 1989: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Steven Soderbergh keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. 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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Runtime 1h 41m · ★ 6.9

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    1.Nymphomaniac: Vol. I (2013)

    6.8 · Drama · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If sex, lies, and videotape's drama stayed with you, Nymphomaniac: Vol. I (2013) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The tense through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    2.Boogie Nights (1997)

    7.6 · Drama · 2h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    Where sex, lies, and videotape excels in drama, Boogie Nights (1997) doubles down on craft to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    3.Shame (2011)

    6.9 · Drama · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    Shame (2011) is the natural next step after sex, lies, and videotape: same drama DNA, different perspective. The tense streak and craft elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    4.Lolita (1997)

    7.1 · Drama · Romance · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of sex, lies, and videotape who respond to its drama will find Lolita (1997) immediately familiar. Both films share a romance sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    5.Indecent Proposal (1993)

    6.4 · Romance · Drama · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason sex, lies, and videotape fans keep landing on Indecent Proposal (1993) — the drama is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    6.Casanova (2005)

    6.4 · Adventure · Comedy · Drama · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    Casanova draws from the same drama well as sex, lies, and videotape, channeling adventure in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2005 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    7.The Little Death (2014)

    6.7 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    The Little Death (2014) captures the drama appeal of sex, lies, and videotape without simply imitating it. The comedy streak running through both films is what puts The Little Death at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    8.Kinsey (2004)

    6.6 · Drama · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    The drama appeal of sex, lies, and videotape — that tense edge, the craft — translates cleanly into Kinsey (2004). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    9.Jamon Jamon (1992)

    6.2 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind Jamon Jamon (1992) clearly understood what makes drama work — the same quality that keeps sex, lies, and videotape rewatchable. Expect the same funny rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    10.The World to Come (2021)

    7.0 · Romance · Drama · Western · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    The World to Come (2021) is the kind of film sex, lies, and videotape fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The drama overlap is real, but it's the bittersweet emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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FAQ

What should I watch after sex, lies, and videotape?
Try Nymphomaniac: Vol. I, Boogie Nights, Shame—each shares DNA with sex, lies, and videotape while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is sex, lies, and videotape?
sex, lies, and videotape (1989) is best described as Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is sex, lies, and videotape worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.9/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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