Movies like Permanent Record: 20 to watch next
If you loved Permanent Record (1988) — a drama film directed by Marisa Silver — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Permanent Record most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like high school, suicide and loss of loved one. 1 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Joe Bell 2020★ 6.5
Shares: Drama
The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Magnolia 1999★ 7.7
Shares: Drama
On one random day in the San Fernando Valley, a dying father, a young wife, a male caretaker, a famous lost son, a police officer in love, a boy genius, an ex-boy genius, a game show host and an estranged daughter will each become part of a dazzling multiplicity of plots, but one story.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Cake 2014★ 6.3
Shares: Drama
After having visions of a member of her support group who killed herself, a woman who also suffers with chronic pain seeks out the widower of the suicide.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hesher 2010★ 6.8
Shares: Drama
A young boy has lost his mother and is losing touch with his father and the world around him. Then he meets Hesher who manages to make his life even more chaotic.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Fallout 2021★ 7.5
Shares: Drama
In the wake of a school tragedy, Vada, Mia and Quinton form a unique and dynamic bond as they navigate the never linear, often confusing journey to heal in a world that feels forever changed.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Rails & Ties 2007★ 6.5
Shares: Drama
A deadly collision between a train and car lead to an unlikely bond between the train engineer and a young boy who escapes the carnage.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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I'm Not Ashamed 2016★ 7.1
Shares: Drama
Based on the journal entries of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student killed in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Out of the Blue 1981★ 7.0
Shares: Drama
A young girl whose father is an ex-convict and whose mother is a junkie finds it difficult to conform and tries to find comfort in a quirky combination of Elvis and the punk scene.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mean Creek 2004★ 6.8
Shares: Drama
Teenagers living in small-town Oregon take a boat trip for a birthday celebration. When they get an idea to play a mean trick on the town bully, it suddenly goes too far. Soon they're forced to deal with the unexpected consequences of their actions.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ordinary People 1980★ 7.5
Shares: Drama
Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Girl Like Her 2015★ 7.0
Shares: Drama
Sophomore year has been a nightmare for Jessica Burns. Relentlessly harassed by her former friend Avery Keller, Jessica doesn't know what she did to deserve the abuse from one of South Brookdale High's most popular and beautiful students. But when a shocking event changes both of their lives, a documentary film crew, a hidden digital camera, and the attention of a reeling community begin to reveal the powerful truth about A Girl Like Her.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Safety of Objects 2002★ 6.5
Shares: Drama
In a suburban landscape, the lives of several families interlace with loss, despair and personal crisis. Esther Gold has lost focus on all but caring for her comatose son, Paul, and neglects her daughter and husband. Lawyer Jim Train is devoted to his career, not his family. Helen Christianson wants to find a new spark in life, while Annette Jennings tries to rebuild hers.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Songs My Brothers Taught Me 2015★ 6.9
Shares: Drama
This complex portrait of modern-day life on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation explores the bond between a brother and his younger sister, who find themselves on separate paths to rediscovering the meaning of home.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Beautiful Boy 2011★ 6.0
Shares: Drama
A married couple on the verge of separation are leveled by the news their 18-year-old son committed a mass-shooting at his college, then took his own life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Christine 2016★ 6.9
Shares: Drama
In 1974, television reporter Christine Chubbuck struggles with depression and professional frustrations as she tries to advance her career.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hounddog 2008★ 6.5
Shares: Drama
A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Saving Zoë 2019★ 6.2
Shares: Drama
A year after the murder of her sister Zoë, Echo is determined to uncover the truth. With Zoë's diary as her guide, Echo finds herself pulled into the darkness of her sister's secret life and she uncovers how one small decision can lead to tragic consequences.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Strange Weather 2016★ 5.9
Shares: Drama
Years after her son's suicide, a woman longs to confront both the past and a friend of his who took his business idea.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Glass House 2001★ 6.0
Shares: Drama
When Ruby and Rhett's parents are killed in a car accident, their carefree teenage lives are suddenly shattered. Moving to an incredible house in Malibu with the Glasses', old friends of the family, seems to be the beginning of a new life for them.
Stream in India on Netflix, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
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Pig 2021★ 6.6
Shares: Drama
A truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregon wilderness must visit Portland to find the mysterious person who stole his beloved foraging pig.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now