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10 Best Movies Like A Son Named Erasmus

If you loved A Son Named Erasmus, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes

City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes

2019★ 6.4

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

Ryo Saeba works the streets of Tokyo as the City Hunter. He's a "sweeper" and with his sidekick Kaori Makimura, he keeps the city clean. People hire the City Hunter to solve their ...

#2
The Oath

The Oath

2016★ 6.0

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

When his daughter's criminal boyfriend becomes an increasing threat to the family, a father must take action to protect them....

#3
A Piece of Cake

A Piece of Cake

2019★ 6.5

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

The legendary Elfkins (Heinzelmännchen) of Cologne were gnomes secretly helping craftsmen at night until they were ousted by a tailor's malevolent wife 200 years ago. This is the s...

#4
La terza stella

La terza stella

2005★ 5.8

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

In a small italian town everyone's waiting for the event of the year: the living chess game with a near town....

#5
La mia banda suona il pop

La mia banda suona il pop

2020★ 5.6

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

The Russian magnate Ivanov dreams about having The Popcorn, his favorite Italian musical band from the 80s in Saint Petersburg....

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Uomo d'acqua dolce

Uomo d'acqua dolce

1997★ 6.6

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

Antonio takes a hit on his head when he's out to buy a jar of mushrooms for his wife, and loses his memory. He reappears five years later unaware that time has passed....