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10 Best Movies Like Nim's Island

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

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#1
Return to Nim's Island

Return to Nim's Island

2013★ 6.5

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

Fourteen year old Nim, more determined than ever to protect her island and all the wildlife that call it home, faces off against resort developers and animal poachers. Soon she rea...

#2
Dear Frankie

Dear Frankie

2004★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nim's Island for fans of Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Nine-year-old Frankie and his single mum Lizzie have been on the move ever since Frankie can remember, most recently arriving in a seaside Scottish town. Wanting to protect her dea...

#3
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

2008★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nim's Island for fans of Comedy & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Great Depression hits home for nine year old Kit Kittredge when her dad loses his business and leaves to find work. Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin stars as Kit, leading a splend...

#4
The Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs

The Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs

2018★ 6.0

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

En route to a party they are not keen on attending, the Famous Five are almost relieved when Aunt Fanny's car breaks down, stranding them in a small town. To pass the time, they vi...

#5
Global Metal

Global Metal

2008★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nim's Island for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In GLOBAL METAL, directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn set out to discover how the West's most maligned musical genre - heavy metal - has impacted the world's cultures beyond Europe...

#6
Nightlight

Nightlight

2015★ 4.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nim's Island for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Five friends play a game in a "mysterious" forest with a long history as a beacon for troubled young people contemplating suicide....