Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Midwest

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

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#1
Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet

Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet

2014★ 7.4

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

Exiled artist and poet Mustafa embarks on a journey home with his housekeeper and her daughter; together the trio must evade the authorities who fear that the truth in Mustafa's wo...

#2
Groot's Pursuit

Groot's Pursuit

2022★ 7.1

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

Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off....

#3
Nona

Nona

2021★ 6.3

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

A grandmother is caught between her two favorite things when her granddaughter is unexpectedly dropped off during the day she was planning to spend watching her favorite TV show....

#4
Flowers and Trees

Flowers and Trees

1932★ 6.9

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

A jealous stump threatens two trees that are in love by starting a forest fire. When the rain comes and puts out the fire the forest revives and celebrates the wedding....

#5
The Big Bad Wolf

The Big Bad Wolf

1934★ 6.5

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

The Big Bad Wolf torments Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs....

#6
Arlo the Alligator Boy

Arlo the Alligator Boy

2021★ 6.7

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

Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost fa...

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