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10 Best Movies Like The Wise Kids

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

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#1
Tex

Tex

1982★ 6.1

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

After their mother dies and their father leaves them, teenage brothers Tex and Mason McCormick struggle to make it on their own....

#2
Henry Gamble's Birthday Party

Henry Gamble's Birthday Party

2015★ 6.0

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

Unfolding over the course of one very eventful day in his life, at 17-year-old preacher’s kid Henry's afternoon birthday pool party, the guests include an assortment of grown-ups f...

#3
The Apostle

The Apostle

1997★ 6.3

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

After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio....

#4
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

1958★ 7.6

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

An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous acc...

#5
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

1999★ 6.2

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

Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, is betrayed by his jealous brothers, sold into slavery, and driven to Egypt. Though beset with adversity, Joseph perseveres through wit and faith ...

#6
Jacob

Jacob

1994★ 6.7

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

Isaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to fa...

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