15 Movies Like Only Clouds Move the Stars

Loved Only Clouds Move the Stars? 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.

The Ugly Stepsister
#1

The Ugly Stepsister

In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, Agnes, and she will go to any length to catch the Prince’s eye.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Only Clouds Move the Stars.

Sentimental Value
#2

Sentimental Value

Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Only Clouds Move the Stars.

Sex
#3

Sex

Two married, heterosexual chimney sweeps face experiences that unsettle their views on sexuality and identity. One has a same-sex encounter without considering it either as an expression of homosexuality or infidelity. The other finds himself in dreams where he is seen as a woman.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Only Clouds Move the Stars.

The Shack
#4

The Shack

A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called 'The Shack'.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Only Clouds Move the Stars.

An Affair
#5

An Affair

A newly appointed high school teacher begins her job hoping for a fresh start, but her life takes an unsettling turn when a troubled student becomes fixated on her. As boundaries blur and personal and professional lines are tested, the situation escalates, forcing her to confront the consequences of desire, power, and responsibility.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Only Clouds Move the Stars.

The Forge
#6

The Forge

19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mother Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum – to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness, unaware of how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Only Clouds Move the Stars.

The Worst Person in the World
#7

The Worst Person in the World

The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Only Clouds Move the Stars.

A Mouse Hunt for Christmas
#8

A Mouse Hunt for Christmas

A small mouse family plans a quiet Christmas outside the city, but their celebration is disrupted when humans unexpectedly appear. As the mice try to hide their preparations, the humans react to the noises behind the walls with determination.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Only Clouds Move the Stars.

Breakthrough
#9

Breakthrough

Tragedy strikes when a woman named Joyce's son falls through the ice on a frozen lake and is trapped underwater for over 15 minutes. After being rushed to the hospital, the 14-year-old boy continues to fight for his life as Joyce, her husband and their pastor stay by his bedside and pray for a miracle.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Only Clouds Move the Stars.

The Burning Sea
#10

The Burning Sea

An oil platform dramatically goes down on the Norwegian coast, and researchers try to find out what happened when they realize this is just the start of something even more serious.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Only Clouds Move the Stars.

The Wave
#11

The Wave

Although theorised, no one is really ready when a mountain pass above the scenic and narrow Geiranger fjord in Norway collapses and creates a tsunami over 300 feet high. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Only Clouds Move the Stars.

Teddy's Christmas
#12

Teddy's Christmas

While visiting a Christmas market in her Norwegian town, eight year old Mariann spots a talking teddy bear at a carnival game booth. However, when someone else wins it, she embarks on a quest to find the adorable bear that captured her heart.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Only Clouds Move the Stars.

The Quake
#13

The Quake

A geologist races against time to save his estranged wife and two children when a devastating earthquake strikes Oslo, Norway.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Only Clouds Move the Stars.

The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix
#14

The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix

100 miles north, a bit east and up, is Pinchcliffe, the home of bicycle repairman Reodor Felgen and his two assistants, Solan Gundersen and Ludvig. Sponsored by oil sheik Ben Redic Fy Fazan, they build the car "Il Tempo Gigante" to race against Reodor's former assistant Rudolf Blodstrupmoen, who has stolen one of Reodor's inventions to become a world racing champion.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Only Clouds Move the Stars.

Number 24
#15

Number 24

On the brink of the Second World War, a young Norwegian man's drive to resist the Nazis sets a new course for his future – and the future of his country.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Only Clouds Move the Stars.