Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Polly with a Past

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

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for Polly with a Past.

View Review →
#1
Gunpowder

Gunpowder

1985★ 5.9

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

At the end of September 1941, Soviet artillery troops in besieged Leningrad realize that pretty soon they will fire their last shot, and after that the defense of the city will be ...

#2
The Navigator

The Navigator

1924★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Polly with a Past for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O'Brien. Although Betsy turns Rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise t...

#3
Unidentified Flying Mater

Unidentified Flying Mater

2009★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Polly with a Past for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Mater finds a small UFO called Mator and they have a night out. Later, when Mator is captured by military forces, Mater sneaks up and saves him with the help of Lightning McQueen a...

#4
Destroy All Monsters

Destroy All Monsters

1968★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Polly with a Past for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

At the turn of the century, all of the Earth's monsters have been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the...

#5
Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe

Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe

1991★ 6.2

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

The story of catholic saint Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941), who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz....

#6
A Night at the Opera

A Night at the Opera

1935★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Polly with a Past for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success...