Movies Like The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese (2020)

The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese is a 2020 drama, romance film from Isao Yukisada with a MovieMagicScore of 6.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with My Bromance and Double Mints.

Drama Romance

My Bromance

2014

Golf never wanted a brother. Bank just wanted to be loved. What grew between them changed both boys forever.

6.3

MagicScore

Double Mints

2017

Mitsuo Ichikawa reconnects with his former schoolmate and mentor, only to discover he's a thug and a murderer. Instead of distancing themselves, they forge a new alliance.

5.9

MagicScore

Wish You

2021

Singing and dreaming together, a talented singer-songwriter and a same-aged keyboardist add harmony and love to each other's lives.

7.3

MagicScore

No Touching at All

2014

Toshiaki is a young gay man. On the first day of work, he meets Yosuke in the elevator. Yosuke is Toshiaki's new boss. Toshiaki is attracted to Yosuke. Toshiaki can't be honest with his feelings about it due to a traumatic incident from his past.

5.7

MagicScore

His

2020

Shun and Nagisa first meet and fall in love during their first year of high school. While Shun is graduating from university, Nagisa tells him that he doesn't see a future for them. Despite Shun's strong feelings, they go their separate ways. Years later, Shun is now a store owner, living alone in a rural area. Out of the blue, Nagisa arrives with his six-year-old daughter, Sora. Spending time together, Shun realizes he still harbors feelings for Nagisa. Can Nagisa reconcile with his feelings for Shun, which have been there all along?

7.1

MagicScore

Seven Days: Friday - Sunday

2015

Yuzuru asked Touji out as a half-hearted joke, not expecting to be taken seriously. Touji accepted, and Yuzuru knew he was like the rest, the relationship begins on a Monday and ends on Sunday. What he did not expect was the feelings that went beyond friendship that emerged. It's now Friday, and the end is approaching. But is it? Yuzuru may be mourning the inevitable, but what about Touji? Friday begins the end, but Sunday reveals all.

6.2

MagicScore

Heartstopper Forever

2026

It's a new school year for the Truham-Higgs gang. As Nick and Charlie's relationship deepens, their thoughts turn to life after the last bell rings.

7.3

MagicScore

Amphetamine

2010

Daniel, a gay banker, falls for Kafka, a straight instructor battling addiction, believing love can conquer all, but past memories threaten their bond.

5.7

MagicScore

My Beautiful Man: Eternal

2023

As college graduation nears, Hira struggles with Kiyoi's growing fame as an actor, while Kiyoi just wants an equal relationship. Can their love survive?

8.0

MagicScore

#10

Your Name Engraved Herein

2020

In 1987, as martial law ends in Taiwan, Jia-han and Birdy fall in love amid family pressure, homophobia and social stigma.

7.8

MagicScore

#11

Red Wine in the Dark Night

2015

A boy who gets frustrated in love meets another boy who loses all of his memories and they find some ways to start a new life together.

4.7

MagicScore

#12

DAKAICHI - I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year - the Movie: Spain Arc

2021

Azumaya and Takato are set to star in "Blood Wedding," a two-person play that incorporates flamenco dancing; Takato decides to travel to Spain to learn about passion.

7.0

MagicScore

#13

River's Edge

2018

High schooler Haruna befriends loner Yamada, then is drawn into the tangled relationship between him, a model and the girl who loves him unreasonably.

5.9

MagicScore

#14

Cherry Magic! THE MOVIE

2022

Still able to read minds, Adachi's blissful new relationship with his dreamy colleague faces a major challenge when they're forced to go long-distance.

7.7

MagicScore

#15

Seven Days: Monday - Thursday

2015

Toji Seryo is a popular first year high school student. It's well known that Toji Seryo will date anyone that confesses their affection for him on a Monday, but he will break up with that person by Sunday. Yuzuru Shino is a third year student at the same high school. He looks pretty, but all of his former girlfriends end up dumping him. Yuzuru Shino becomes curious about Toji Seryo. On a whim, half serious & half joking, Yuzuru Shino asks Toji Seryo to date.

6.2

MagicScore

#16

Method

2017

A seasoned actor and a pop star are cast as leads in a gay romantic play. As the actor teaches the pop star method acting, the line between fiction and reality is blurred and they become drawn to each other.

6.9

MagicScore

#17

The King and the Clown

2005

Two clowns living in Korea's Chosun Dynasty get arrested for staging a play that satirizes the king. They are dragged to the palace and threatened with execution but are given a chance to save their lives if they can make the king laugh.

6.9

MagicScore

#18

Boys Love

2006

Magazine editor Mamiya is intrigued by high school model Noeru's talent and attitude, but soon realizes his feelings go beyond professional curiosity.

4.3

MagicScore

#19

Happy Together

1997

A gay couple from Hong Kong takes a trip to Argentina in search of a new beginning but instead begins drifting even further apart.

7.6

MagicScore

#20

Girlfriend Boyfriend

2012

Mabel, Liam and Aaron have been friends since childhood. Their bonds of friendship are tested when, years later, they realize their friendship is the only reason they have made it through emotional hardships and extreme tragedies.

6.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese?

The top films similar to The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese by MovieMagicScore are My Bromance (6.3), Double Mints (5.9), Wish You (7.3). Each shares drama/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese worth watching?

The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.1/10 from 27 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese?

The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese (2020) is a drama, romance film directed by Isao Yukisada, starring Tadayoshi Okura, Ryo Narita, Shiori Yoshida.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese?

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About movies like The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

This ranked list pairs The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese (2020), a drama and romance film from Isao Yukisada, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Tadayoshi Okura take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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