Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Feb 01, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Japanese Schoolchildren

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

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#1
Lie with Me

Lie with Me

2023★ 7.3

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

An author returns to his hometown of Cognac for the first time in 35 years to help promote a distillery. Once there, he meets his first love’s son, Lucas. Memories come rushing bac...

#2
Wicked Little Letters

Wicked Little Letters

2024★ 6.9

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

When the denizens of Littlehampton – including conservative Edith – begin receiving letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspe...

#3
The Zone of Interest

The Zone of Interest

2023★ 7.0

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

The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp....

#4
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

1989★ 7.8

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

In 1938, an art collector appeals to eminent archaeologist Dr. Indiana Jones to embark on a search for the Holy Grail. Indy learns that a medieval historian has vanished while sear...

#5
Kung Fu Panda 4

Kung Fu Panda 4

2024★ 7.0

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

Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitione...

#6
Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction

1994★ 8.5

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

A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in ...