88%
K-PAX
The strongest shared signals are scale and emotion.
K-PAX has notably less realism.Full film details →Movie DNA · explained recommendation
12 movies like Arrival — and the one to watch next
If Arrival worked for you, this is not a list based on genre alone. We compared atmosphere, emotion, pace, twists, humour, romance, scale and realism to find the strongest second feature.
90% Movie DNA01 · The best film to watch next
Solaris (2002)
PacemediumIntensitymediumRuntime1h 39m
Why it feels similar
The strongest shared signals are scale and realism.
How it differs
Solaris has notably more emotion.
Potential downside
Works best when you let it settle into its own rhythm.
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How this ranking works
Movie DNA compares eight story-and-feeling signals, then adds genre overlap and RankThatMovie’s trust-adjusted quality signal. It does not copy a platform’s “users also watched” row. Availability is regional and can change.
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