Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Hero

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

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#1
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

2017•★ 7.3

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

A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their colle...

#2
Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

2012•★ 6.5

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

Based on the original animated series Ben 10. Ben becomes targeted by an evil Mechamorph Warrior, named "Retaliator," who mistakenly blames Ben for something he did not do and att...

#3
I Want to Return Return Return

I Want to Return Return Return

2020•★ 6.7

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

A depiction of the Wrangelkiez neighbourhood in Berlin. The people portrayed tell their life stories. One woman came to the neighbourhood a decade ago to work in Berlin’s still unf...

#4
Gasping for Air

Gasping for Air

2016•★ 6.7

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

When his sister disappears after leaving their home in hopes of singing stardom, Luis tracks her down and discovers the grim reality of her whereabouts....

#5
The Wild Soccer Bunch 2

The Wild Soccer Bunch 2

2005•★ 5.8

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

An unsupervised junior soccer team loses its ace player to the leader of a rival gang. Since only an entire team can win, they must have her back to be able to win the game against...

#6
The Cave of the Golden Rose 4

The Cave of the Golden Rose 4

1994•★ 6.2

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

A black cloud travels across country, kills animals and plants and dries up the rivers. When the cloud reaches Fantaghiro's kingdom she meets Prince Parsel who follows the cloud to...