15 Movies Like The Shape of Water

Loved The Shape of Water? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Michael
#1

Michael

The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

Mortal Kombat II
#2

Mortal Kombat II

The fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
#3

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

Masters of the Universe
#4

Masters of the Universe

After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

Office Romance
#5

Office Romance

Jackie, President and CEO of Air Cruz, runs a tight ship in her business, including a rigid anti-fraternization policy for all her employees. When a new sexy lawyer begins working for her, that policy becomes very tested.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

The Punisher: One Last Kill
#6

The Punisher: One Last Kill

As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

Swapped
#7

Swapped

A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one that could endanger not only their species, but the entire valley they call home.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

Damage
#8

Damage

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

Avatar: Fire and Ash
#9

Avatar: Fire and Ash

In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

Pink Floyd: The Wall
#10

Pink Floyd: The Wall

A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

The Shawshank Redemption
#11

The Shawshank Redemption

Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

The Devil Wears Prada
#12

The Devil Wears Prada

A young woman from the Midwest gets more than she bargained for when she moves to New York to become a writer and ends up as the assistant to the tyrannical, larger-than-life editor-in-chief of a major fashion magazine.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

Mortal Kombat
#13

Mortal Kombat

Washed-up MMA fighter Cole Young, unaware of his heritage, and hunted by Emperor Shang Tsung's best warrior, Sub-Zero, seeks out and trains with Earth's greatest champions as he prepares to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

Real Steel
#14

Real Steel

Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train an unlikely contender.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.

Interstellar
#15

Interstellar

The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Shape of Water.