Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Children

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

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#1
The Tracey Fragments

The Tracey Fragments

2007★ 6.0

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

Tracey Berkowitz, 15, a self-described normal girl, loses her 9-year old brother, Sonny. In flashbacks and fragments, we meet her overbearing parents and the sweet, clueless Sonny....

#2
Nowhere Safe

Nowhere Safe

2014★ 6.5

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

After two girls cruelly impersonate her online in a "reverse cyber bullying" plot, Ashley's reputation is ruined and she and her mother flee a growing threat to their lives. Starti...

#3
Teacher

Teacher

2019★ 6.3

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

A high school English teacher goes to disturbing lengths to protect his favorite students from bullies, and challenge the power of a wealthy patron within the community....

#4
And Then I Go

And Then I Go

2017★ 6.3

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

In the cruel world of junior high, Edwin suffers in a state of anxiety and alienation alongside his only friend, Flake. Misunderstood by their families and demoralized at school da...

#5
The Swan

The Swan

2023★ 6.8

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

Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story....

#6
Across the Tracks

Across the Tracks

1991★ 5.9

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

When Billy returns from reform school he has to attend a different high school at the other side of town. He tries to start with a clean slate but his old rival doesn't make it eas...

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