Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 15, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Being There

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

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#1
Christmas Wedding Planner

Christmas Wedding Planner

2017•★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Being There for fans of Romance. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

Wedding Planner, Kelsey Wilson, is about to have her big break: planning her beloved cousin's lavish and exclusive wedding. Everything is going smoothly until Connor McClane, a dev...

#2
John

John

2018•★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Being There for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A day in the life of John Lennon, alive and well in modern-day New York City. The former Beatle squabbles with a security guard, commiserates with his best friend over lunch, and u...

#3
Benji

Benji

2018•★ 6.9

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

Two school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his ...

#4
Teen Spirit

Teen Spirit

2011•★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Being There for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Amber, a mean popular girl who gets electrocuted and dies, is not allowed to enter into heaven unless she helps the least popular girl in school become Prom Queen within a week, bu...

#5
Once Upon a Snowman

Once Upon a Snowman

2020•★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Being There for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The previously untold origins of Olaf, the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman are revealed as we follow Olaf’s first steps as he comes to life and searches for his iden...

#6
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

2004•★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Being There for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Mia Thermopolis is now a college graduate and on her way to Genovia to take up her duties as princess. Accompanied by her friend Lilly, Mia continues her 'princess lessons', like r...