Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Paperboys

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

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#1
The Master

The Master

2012★ 7.1

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

Freddie, a volatile, heavy-drinking veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, finds some semblance of a family when he stumbles onto the ship of Lancaster Dodd, the ...

#2
Avatar

Avatar

2009★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Paperboys for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization....

#3
1917

1917

2019★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Paperboys for fans of War. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers....

#4
Joker

Joker

2019★ 8.1

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

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure....

#5
Deadpool

Deadpool

2016★ 7.6

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

The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, ...

#6
Inside Out

Inside Out

2015★ 7.9

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

When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness g...