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10 Best Movies Like WHEN I GROW UP

If you loved WHEN I GROW UP, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Desperate Hour

The Desperate Hour

2022★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to WHEN I GROW UP for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A woman desperately races to save her child after police place her hometown on lockdown due to an active shooter incident....

#2
A Good Woman Is Hard to Find

A Good Woman Is Hard to Find

2019★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to WHEN I GROW UP for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The recently widowed mother of two, Sarah, is desperate to know who murdered her husband in front of her young son, rendering him mute. Coerced into helping a low-life drug dealer ...

#3
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story

Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story

2025★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to WHEN I GROW UP for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation....

#4
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to WHEN I GROW UP for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence....

#5
Sidney

Sidney

2022★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to WHEN I GROW UP for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Ber...

#6
Being James Bond

Being James Bond

2021★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to WHEN I GROW UP for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Cra...

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