Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Big John

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

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#1
Vincent

Vincent

1982★ 7.9

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

Young Vincent Malloy dreams of being just like Vincent Price and loses himself in macabre daydreams that annoy his mother....

#2
Tintin and the Lake of Sharks

Tintin and the Lake of Sharks

1972★ 6.2

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

Tintin is sent to guard Professor Calculus, who has invented a machine that can duplicate anything, and is staying in a village near the border of Syldavia and Bodouria. Rastapopou...

#3
Maybe someday, another history of French rap

Maybe someday, another history of French rap

2015★ 6.6

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

In the early 2000s, the landscape of French rap undergoes a transformation, opening up to new horizons. A look at the birth, evolution, and legacy of an original rap that left a ma...

#4
Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984

Barbra Streisand: Becoming an Icon 1942–1984

2017★ 6.9

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

Barbra Streisand grew up in working class Brooklyn, dreaming of escape from her tough childhood. A stellar student, she resisted the pressure to go to college as her sights were fi...

#5
Slayers Return

Slayers Return

1996★ 6.5

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

Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent are back! What begins as a routine bandit-stomping turns into the adventure of a lifetime involving magical golems, an ancient Elven weapon ...

#6
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016★ 6.7

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

Set in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize...