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10 Best Movies Like Philips and the Monkey Pen

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

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#1
The Brave Little Toaster

The Brave Little Toaster

1987★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Philips and the Monkey Pen for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A group of dated appliances, finding themselves stranded in a summer home that their family had just sold, decide to seek out their eight year old 'master'....

#2
A Second Chance

A Second Chance

2011★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Philips and the Monkey Pen for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A young girl and her coach overcome adversity to make their way into the National Australian Gymnastics Squad....

#3
Skater Girl

Skater Girl

2021★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Philips and the Monkey Pen for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Prerna, a teenager growing up in rural India, comes of age when she’s introduced to the sport of skateboarding. As a result, she has to fight the odds to follow her dreams and comp...

#4
Moondance Alexander

Moondance Alexander

2007★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Philips and the Monkey Pen for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Curiously named teen Moondance Alexander lives with her eccentric mother, and is faced with another uneventful summer until she discovers a lost pinto pony named Checkers. Although...

#5
The Last Mimzy

The Last Mimzy

2007★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Philips and the Monkey Pen for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Two siblings begin to develop special talents after they find a mysterious box of toys, and soon their parents and even their teacher are drawn into a strange new world – and find ...

#6
A Second Chance: Rivals!

A Second Chance: Rivals!

2019★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Philips and the Monkey Pen for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As Maddy takes on coaching a team of young twelve-year-old gymnasts, she faces up to intense city versus country rivalry, racism, cyberbullying and her own self-doubt but eventuall...

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