Movies Like Leave of Absence

Loved Leave of Absence? These 24 movies and shows share its DNA — surfaced by our semantic engine from theme, mood, cast and genre, then ranked by how closely they match. Every pick includes cast, ratings, trailers and streaming options.

Merlí 2015 ★ 8.6

Merlí. Sapere Aude 2019 ★ 8.3

Aftersun 2022 ★ 7.6

Monster Pies 2013 ★ 5.7

The Opposite of Sex 1998 ★ 6.1

The Mess You Leave Behind 2020 ★ 6.9

In a Heartbeat 2017 ★ 8.0

Tea and Sympathy 1956 ★ 7.0

Another Round 2020 ★ 7.6

Black 2005 ★ 7.7

Zero for Conduct 1933 ★ 6.9

Water Lilies 2007 ★ 6.5

Summer Storm 2004 ★ 6.8

Fireworks 1947 ★ 5.9

Out in the Dark 2012 ★ 6.8

The Invisible Thread 2022 ★ 6.6

Absent 2011 ★ 5.9

Punch 2011 ★ 6.9

The Whale 2022 ★ 7.8

Circumstance 2011 ★ 6.6

2:37 2006 ★ 6.6

The River 1997 ★ 6.8

The Chronology of Water 2025 ★ 6.8

Locked in Society 2022 ★ 6.4