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10 Best Movies Like Unexpected Item

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

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#1
The Little Guy

The Little Guy

2022★ 7.3

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

Groot discovers a miniature civilization that believes the seemingly enormous tree toddler is the hero they’ve been waiting for....

#2
Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda

Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda

2014★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Unexpected Item for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In the middle of a broadcast about Typhoon Yolanda's initial impact, reporter Jiggy Manicad was faced with the reality that he no longer had communication with his station. They we...

#3
Girl on the Moon

Girl on the Moon

2012★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Unexpected Item for fans of Romance. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Someone from another planet crashed on Earth and evil is chasing him, and then love appears, and it defeats evil through an amulet....

#4
Lion

Lion

2014★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Unexpected Item 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....

#5
Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony

Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony

2021★ 7.1

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

30 years ago, on June 23rd, 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog was released on the SEGA Genesis, beginning a new era of gaming. Since then, Sonic has been running through countless zones, b...

#6
12

12

2017★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Unexpected Item for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Anton and Erika started out as friends for five years and got into a romantic relationship for seven years. Anton is a commercial director while Erika is a former band member and b...