Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Lily and Jim

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

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#1
Billy's Balloon

Billy's Balloon

1998★ 6.5

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

A balloon wraps itself around a young child's hand, bringing him higher and higher, much to the child's delight, but a sinister truth begins to unravel....

#2
Phobia

Phobia

1967★ 5.7

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

A painter frustrated with his life set out to find new inspiration for his art....

#3
Genre

Genre

1996★ 6.9

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

In Don Hertzfeldt's second student film, a hapless cartoon character is dragged through a spectrum of cinematic situations by his frustrated animator....

#4
The Meaning of Life

The Meaning of Life

2005★ 6.7

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

Evolution on Earth over the course of a billion years....

#5
Re-Births

Re-Births

2017★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lily and Jim for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary film depicting five intimate portraits of migrants who fled their country of origin to seek refuge in France and find a space of freedom where they can fully experien...

#6
Re-Cycling

Re-Cycling

2014★ 7.6

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

This direct-to-draw animated film on 35 mm film features the imagery of 10 European directors in a collective project. Each produced 1 minute of animation on film, drawing directly...