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10 Best Movies Like Child of the Big City

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

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#1
The Exploits of Elaine

The Exploits of Elaine

1914★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Child of the Big City for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Elaine Dodge is the beautiful young daughter of Taylor Dodge, president of the Consolidated Insurance Company. When Mr Dodge is murdered by a mysterious cloaked figure known only a...

#2
Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda

Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda

2014★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Child of the Big City for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In the middle of a broadcast about Typhoon Yolanda's initial impact, reporter Jiggy Manicad was faced with the reality that he no longer had communication with his station. They we...

#3
Six: Inside

Six: Inside

2009★ 8.5

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

Delves deep into the anxiety, thrill and uncertainty of six aspiring animation artists as they are plunged into the twelve-week trial-by-fire that is the NFB's Hothouse for animati...

#4
The New Adventures of the Elusive Avengers

The New Adventures of the Elusive Avengers

1968★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Child of the Big City for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The action takes place in 1920 during the Civil War. Crimea on the eve of complete liberation from the White Guards. Returning from patrol, the four brave “elusive” knocked down a...

#5
The Way to the Heart

The Way to the Heart

2024★ 9.9

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

Ava, an award-winning chef at a big-city restaurant, has lost her spark. Her boss sends her out to find herself to save her menu and her job. She returns home and finds little to i...

#6
Kiss the Bride Goodbye

Kiss the Bride Goodbye

1945★ 5.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Child of the Big City for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Working-class girl Joan Dodd's plan to marry Jack Fowler is thwarted when her mother Gladys interferes. Hoping to improve her daughter's social status, Gladys arranges for Joan to ...