Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Running with Scissors

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

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#1
The Cement Garden

The Cement Garden

1993★ 6.7

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

After the death of her husband, the mother of Julie, Jack, Sue and Tom begins to suffer from a mysterious illness. Aware that she is going to have to go into hospital she opens a b...

#2
The Ice Storm

The Ice Storm

1997★ 6.9

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

In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century....

#3
The Savages

The Savages

2007★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Running with Scissors for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father....

#4
Like Dandelion Dust

Like Dandelion Dust

2009★ 6.9

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

Rip Porter is sentenced to seven years in prison for beating his wife, Wendy. When he is released, he discovers that Wendy gave up their child, and the privileged Campbell family a...

#5
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

1969★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Running with Scissors for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After returning to Los Angeles from a group therapy session, documentary filmmaker Bob Sanders and his wife, Carol, find themselves becoming vigilante couples counselors, offering ...

#6
We the Animals

We the Animals

2018★ 6.5

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

Manny, Joel and Jonah tear their way through childhood and push against the volatile love of their parents. As Manny and Joel grow into versions of their father and Ma dreams of es...

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