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10 Best Movies Like My Dad's a Detective

If you loved My Dad's a Detective, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

1951★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Dad's a Detective for fans of Adventure & Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

On a golden afternoon, wildly curious young Alice tumbles into the burrow and enters the merry, madcap world of Wonderland full of whimsical escapades....

#2
Take the Money and Run

Take the Money and Run

1969★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Dad's a Detective for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Virgil Starkwell is intent on becoming a notorious bank robber. Unfortunately for Virgil and his not-so-budding career, he is completely incompetent....

#3
When a Stranger Calls

When a Stranger Calls

1979★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Dad's a Detective for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A student babysitter has her evening disturbed when the phone rings. So begins a series of increasingly terrifying and threatening calls that lead to a shocking revelation....

#4
The Falls: Testament of Love

The Falls: Testament of Love

2013★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Dad's a Detective for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The Falls: Testament of Love is a continuation of the story of RJ Smith and Chris Merrill, two Mormon missionaries that fell in love during their mission in a small town in Oregon....

#5
The Gauntlet

The Gauntlet

1977★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Dad's a Detective for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute w...

#6
Asterix and Cleopatra

Asterix and Cleopatra

1968★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Dad's a Detective for fans of Adventure & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Popular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and Julius Caesar have made a bet, with ...