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10 Best Movies Like December Boys

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

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#1
Racing with the Moon

Racing with the Moon

1984★ 6.3

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

In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-to...

#2
Nowhere Special

Nowhere Special

2020★ 7.2

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

John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is give...

#3
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story

Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story

2003★ 7.3

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

Based on a true story. Liz Murray is a young girl who is taken care of by her loving, but drug-addicted parents. Liz becomes homeless at 15 and after a tragedy comes upon her, she ...

#4
Charlie St. Cloud

Charlie St. Cloud

2010★ 7.0

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

Accomplished sailor Charlie St. Cloud has the adoration of his mother Claire and his little brother Sam, as well as a college scholarship that will lead him far from his sleepy Pac...

#5
Flesh and the Devil

Flesh and the Devil

1926★ 7.2

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

When lifelong best friends Leo and Ulrich return home after completing their military training, Leo meets the stunning Felicitas at a railway station and is mesmerized by her beaut...

#6
Ladies in Lavender

Ladies in Lavender

2004★ 6.4

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

Andrea, a gifted young Polish violinist from Krakow, is bound for America when he is swept overboard by a storm. When the Widdington sisters discover the handsome stranger on the b...

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