Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Bad Kid

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

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#1
Juste une illusion

Juste une illusion

2026★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bad Kid for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

1985. Vincent, almost 13, lives in the suburbs of Paris in a middle-class family, between a distant older brother and parents in constant conflict. Although he is no longer a child...

#2
CQ

CQ

2001★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bad Kid for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a n...

#3
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bad Kid for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults....

#4
The Guide to the Perfect Family

The Guide to the Perfect Family

2021★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bad Kid for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A couple in Québec deals with the pitfalls, pressure and high expectations of raising kids in a society obsessed with success and social media image....

#5
Alice and the Mayor

Alice and the Mayor

2019★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bad Kid for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The mayor of Lyon, Paul Théraneau, is in a delicate position. After 30 years in politics, he is running out of ideas and is faced with a feeling of existential emptiness. To overco...

#6
Sweetheart

Sweetheart

2019★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bad Kid for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A working woman, mother a three children, realizes that, when her youngest one is about to go to Canada to continue her education, she will end up out of her most precious goal, be...

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