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10 Best Movies Like Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

If you loved Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Skyfall

Skyfall

2012★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from ...

#2
Stonehearst Asylum

Stonehearst Asylum

2014★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

An Oxford Medical School graduate takes a position at a mental institution and soon becomes obsessed with a female mental patient, but he has no idea of a recent and horrifying sta...

#3
Saving Private Ryan

Saving Private Ryan

1998★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for fans of War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tas...

#4
Re-Existences

Re-Existences

2020★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

“Re-Existence” is a documentary about migration stories of individuals from the Brazilian queer community....

#5
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

2014★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become...

#6
Three Plus Two

Three Plus Two

1963★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Three best friend are going to spend a vacation on a sea shore. But when they arrive to their usual place they suddenly find that the spot is already occupied - by two beautiful gi...