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10 Best Movies Like Ernie

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

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#1
Fences

Fences

2016★ 6.9

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

In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to raise a family....

#2
A Street Cat Named Bob

A Street Cat Named Bob

2016★ 7.9

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

James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat....

#3
Charm City Kings

Charm City Kings

2020★ 7.8

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

Mouse desperately wants to join The Midnight Clique, the infamous Baltimore dirt bike riders who rule the summertime streets. When Midnight’s leader, Blax, takes 14-year-old Mouse ...

#4
Honey Boy

Honey Boy

2019★ 7.0

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

The story of a child star attempting to mend his relationship with his law-breaking, alcohol-abusing father over the course of a decade, loosely based on Shia LaBeouf’s life....

#5
Great Expectations

Great Expectations

2012★ 6.4

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

Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and hi...

#6
Have Dreams, Will Travel

Have Dreams, Will Travel

2007★ 7.6

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

West Texas, in the 1960's. A tale of two 12-year-olds who embark on an adventure to find new parents in order to escape their unhappy and emotionally unsatisfying family life....

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