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10 Best Movies Like Simon Birch

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

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#1
Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Simon Birch for fans of Comedy & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an imp...

#2
The Shack

The Shack

2017★ 7.5

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

A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called 'The Shack'....

#3
Drop Dead Fred

Drop Dead Fred

1991★ 5.8

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

An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred....

#4
I Believe

I Believe

2019★ 7.7

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

A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way....

#5
Miracles from Heaven

Miracles from Heaven

2016★ 7.5

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

When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. Afte...

#6
Where the Red Fern Grows

Where the Red Fern Grows

2003★ 6.2

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

Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He develops a...

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