Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 15, 2026

10 Best Movies Like A Dad for Christmas

If you loved A Dad for Christmas, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Losing Isaiah

Losing Isaiah

1995★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Dad for Christmas for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the ba...

#2
What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Dad for Christmas for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle....

#3
Midnight Special

Midnight Special

2016★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Dad for Christmas for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers....

#4
Come Sunday

Come Sunday

2018★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Dad for Christmas for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Evangelist Carlton Pearson is ostracized by his church for preaching that there is no Hell....

#5
John Q

John Q

2002★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Dad for Christmas for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

John Quincy Archibald is a father and husband whose son is diagnosed with an enlarged heart and then finds out he cannot receive a transplant because HMO insurance will not cover i...

#6
Sky

Sky

2015★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Dad for Christmas for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A woman embarks on a journey alone across the United States after fleeing from her violent husband....

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