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10 Best Movies Like The Tokyo Kid

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

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#1
Boychoir

Boychoir

2015★ 6.8

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

A troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a Boy Choir school after the death of his single mother. Completely out of his element, he finds himself...

#2
A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song

A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song

2011★ 6.4

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

In this modern telling of the classic tale, aspiring singer Katie Gibbs falls for the new boy at her performing arts high school. But Katie's wicked stepmother and stepsister are s...

#3
Curly Top

Curly Top

1935★ 6.5

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

Wealthy Edward Morgan becomes charmed with a curly-haired orphan and her pretty older sister Mary and arranges to adopt both under the alias of "Mr. Jones". As he spends more time ...

#4
Teen Spirit

Teen Spirit

2019★ 6.0

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

A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and am...

#5
Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

2016★ 7.2

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

A retelling of L.M. Montgomery's story of Anne Shirley, an orphan who is accidentally sent to a couple looking to adopt a boy instead....

#6
A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits

A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits

2016★ 7.2

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

A contemporary musical version of the classic Cinderella story in which the servant step daughter hope to compete in a musical competition for a famous pop star....

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