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10 Best Movies Like Bad

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

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#1
Heidi

Heidi

2005★ 7.7

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

Swiss girl Adelheid 'Heidi' is orphaned young. Aunt Detie brings her to grandpa Alp and his wife, who live isolated in the Alps since his murder charge. Heidi soon takes to the wil...

#2
An Autumn Romance

An Autumn Romance

2021★ 7.1

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

When librarian Taylor Harris suddenly loses her job, she decides to visit her brother in a small town in Montana. There, she gets involved in the fight to help save her brother's h...

#3
Cadet Kelly

Cadet Kelly

2002★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bad 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...

#4
A Second Chance

A Second Chance

2011★ 6.0

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

A young girl and her coach overcome adversity to make their way into the National Australian Gymnastics Squad....

#5
The Other Sister

The Other Sister

1999★ 6.3

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

A mentally challenged girl proves herself to be every bit as capable as her "perfect" sister when she moves into an apartment and begins going to college....

#6
Bookworm

Bookworm

2024★ 6.5

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

Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to ent...

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