Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Children

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

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#1
Zero

Zero

2010★ 7.2

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

In a world that judges people by their number, Zero faces constant prejudice and persecution. He walks a lonely path until a chance encounter changes his life forever: he meets a f...

#2
Chiruri

Chiruri

2011★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Children for fans of Animation. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A story of a boy and a girl who try to find the one thing that matters....

#3
One Hundred and One Dalmatians

One Hundred and One Dalmatians

1961★ 7.2

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

When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement....

#4
Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3

2010★ 7.8

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

Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally left at a nefarious day care cen...

#5
The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon

1980★ 6.1

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

Two small children and a ship's cook survive a shipwreck and find safety on an idyllic tropical island. Soon, however, the cook dies and the young boy and girl are left on their ow...

#6
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004★ 6.7

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

It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employ...