Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Mar 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like In a Heartbeat

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

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#1
Hi Stranger

Hi Stranger

2017★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In a Heartbeat for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

I made this film especially for you. I needed to check in with you. I needed to tell you how I feel....

#2
Extinguished

Extinguished

2017★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In a Heartbeat for fans of Animation & Romance. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

In a world where flames represent love, it's easy to get your heart burned....

#3
Piper

Piper

2016★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In a Heartbeat for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A mother bird tries to teach her little one how to find food by herself. In the process, she encounters a traumatic experience that she must overcome in order to survive....

#4
Bao

Bao

2018★ 7.6

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

An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy....

#5
Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust

Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust

2017★ 6.8

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

In her first comedy special post-health scare, Sarah Silverman shares a mix of fun facts, sad truths and yeah-she-just-went-there moments....

#6
Einstein and Eddington

Einstein and Eddington

2008★ 6.9

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

Brilliant physicist Albert Einstein, and English scientist Arthur Eddington form an unlikely friendship during World War I, which leads to the creation of the relativity theory....