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10 Best Movies Like The Kid

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

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#1
Hello

Hello

2013★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Kid for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

I wouldn't answer if I were you' Hello is the story of a young lady who falls prey to an evil killer.. alone in her apartment, eagerly awaiting the return of her boyfriend, the pho...

#2
Hello

Hello

2013★ 6.1

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

The film tells the story of three best friends named Ako, Aki and Awang, who are well-known in their village for their mischievous and humourous pranks. The trio work for Pak Man. ...

#3
Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars

Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars

1985★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Kid for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Nobita helps Doraemon to create a space movie. After Dekisugi fails to help them, the duo rope in Shizuka, who prefers to make a film about dolls....

#4
Lion, London Zoological Gardens

Lion, London Zoological Gardens

1896★ 5.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Kid for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A male lion, right next to bars that are about 6 or 8 inches apart, keenly watches a uniformed zoo attendant toss small morsels of food into the cage. The lion alternates between f...

#5
The BFG

The BFG

2016★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Kid for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world....

#6
Lion

Lion

2014★ 5.9

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

Adam is a broken man in the emotional transition as his family crumbles. Through the heartbreak and pain a chance meeting gives hope once more....