92%
The Many Saints of Newark
The strongest shared signals are realism and emotion.
The Many Saints of Newark has notably less twists.Full film details →Movie DNA · explained recommendation
12 movies like GoodFellas — and the one to watch next
If GoodFellas 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.
92% Movie DNA01 · The best film to watch next
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
PacemediumIntensityhighRuntime2h 22m
Why it feels similar
The strongest shared signals are realism and twists.
How it differs
The Shawshank Redemption has notably more romance.
Potential downside
Works best when you let it settle into its own rhythm.
Where to watch
HBO Max Amazon Channel · Sky Go · Now TV Cinema · HBO Max
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The strongest shared signals are realism and emotion.
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The strongest shared signals are realism and emotion.
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The strongest shared signals are realism and emotion.
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The strongest shared signals are realism and emotion.
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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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