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10 Best Movies Like Happy Birthday

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

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#1
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

2000★ 6.7

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

A group of rambunctious toddlers travel a trip to Paris. As they journey from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, they learn new lessons about trust, loyalty and love....

#2
My Neighbors the Yamadas

My Neighbors the Yamadas

1999★ 7.0

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

The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that range from the humorous to the he...

#3
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

2012★ 7.2

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

Tori is a blonde princess who is bored of living her royal life, and has dreams of becoming a popstar. Keira, on the other hand, is a brunette popstar who dreams of being a princes...

#4
Fear Street: 1666

Fear Street: 1666

2021★ 7.1

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

In 1666, a colonial town is gripped by a hysterical witch-hunt that has deadly consequences for centuries to come, and it's up to teenagers in 1994 to finally put an end to their t...

#5
The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral

The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral

2008★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Happy Birthday for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Tomoe Enjou is attacked by bullies from his old school and saved by Shiki Ryougi. He asks her to hide him at her place and admits that he killed someone. Several days later, there ...

#6
Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

2010★ 7.2

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

Barbie, a popular actress on a sabbatical, learns that her fashion designer aunt Millicent has sold her business to a rival. With the help of a few magical beings, Barbie steps in ...