Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 15, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Adolescence

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

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#1
Jessica Darling's It List

Jessica Darling's It List

2016★ 5.8

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

Jessica Darling – a smart, witty, opinionated girl heading into 7th grade – was never too concerned about where she'd fit in the middle school hierarchy. But before her first day o...

#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 Adolescence for fans of Family. 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
I Believe

I Believe

2019★ 7.7

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

A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way....

#4
Scarecrow

Scarecrow

1983★ 6.8

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

A twelve years old girl Lena who has come to live with her grandfather in a small Russian town is being bullied by her classmates. She took the rap of being a class traitor because...

#5
Cadet Kelly

Cadet Kelly

2002★ 6.2

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

Hyperactive teenager Kelly is enrolled into a military school when her new stepfather becomes the Commandant. At first she has problems fitting in and taking orders until she tries...

#6
Robo

Robo

2019★ 6.9

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

Twelve-year-old Mitya Privalov dreams of becoming a superhero comics artist. But his robotics engineer parents want him to follow in their footsteps....

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