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10 Best Movies Like Generation Why

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

#1
I, Daniel Blake

I, Daniel Blake

2016★ 7.7

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

A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario....

#2
John

John

2018★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Generation Why 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
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild

Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild

2005★ 5.2

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

With school out for the summer, The Littles are vacationing in a cabin by the lake, and Stuart is so excited he could burst! But when Snowbell the cat is captured by a mean-spirit...

#4
Teen Spirit

Teen Spirit

2011★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Generation Why 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
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding

2018★ 6.4

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

A year after Amber helped Richard secure the crown. The two are set to tie the knot in a royal Christmas wedding — but their plans are jeopardized when Amber finds herself second-g...

#6
Christmas with Holly

Christmas with Holly

2012★ 6.3

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

After being dumped at the altar on her wedding day, Maggie Conway moves to the island town of Friday Harbor in Washington State, where she meets Mark Nagle, the local coffee shop o...