Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Open Recess

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

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#1
Hi, It’s Your Mother

Hi, It’s Your Mother

2016‱★ 4.3

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

Mum's calling, and Lisa isn't pleased. "Hi, It's Your Mother" is a shocking tragi-comedic stop motion short about family and blood(y) ties....

#2
The Way to the Heart

The Way to the Heart

2024‱★ 9.9

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

Ava, an award-winning chef at a big-city restaurant, has lost her spark. Her boss sends her out to find herself to save her menu and her job. She returns home and finds little to i...

#3
Panda

Panda

2020‱★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Open Recess for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Jacob’s dream is to be a rap artist, so he works on a song that will give him the big breakthrough. To his big frustration, his dreams are tested every time his roomie Adam gets a ...

#4
Janma Bhoomi

Janma Bhoomi

1995‱★ 8.5

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

Janma Bhoomi is a compelling Nepali film that celebrates culture, family, and the triumph of good over greed. Arjun and Krishna, two brothers unaware of their bond, face Kuber Agar...

#5
Nobody - Little Monster's Summer

Nobody - Little Monster's Summer

2022‱★ 7.0

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

Prequel of the film Nobody, æ”Șæ”Șć±±çš„ć°ćŠ–æ€Ș, introducing us to the pig as one of the main characters!...

#6
Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda

Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda

2014‱★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Open Recess for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In the middle of a broadcast about Typhoon Yolanda's initial impact, reporter Jiggy Manicad was faced with the reality that he no longer had communication with his station. They we...