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10 Best Movies Like Just Don't Cry

If you loved Just Don't Cry, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Scarecrow

Scarecrow

1983★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Just Don't Cry for fans of Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A twelve years old girl Lena who has come to live with her grandfather in a small Russian town is being bullied by her classmates. She took the rap of being a class traitor because...

#2
Curly Top

Curly Top

1935★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Just Don't Cry for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Wealthy Edward Morgan becomes charmed with a curly-haired orphan and her pretty older sister Mary and arranges to adopt both under the alias of "Mr. Jones". As he spends more time ...

#3
Nocturna

Nocturna

2007★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Just Don't Cry for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An orphan boy named Tim is afraid of the dark. However, when the stars start going out in the sky, he finds himself exploring the world of the night, alongside his new friend, the ...

#4
Cadet Kelly

Cadet Kelly

2002★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Just Don't Cry for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Hyperactive teenager Kelly is enrolled into a military school when her new stepfather becomes the Commandant. At first she has problems fitting in and taking orders until she tries...

#5
I Believe

I Believe

2019★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Just Don't Cry for fans of Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way....

#6
Bratz: Rock Angelz

Bratz: Rock Angelz

2005★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Just Don't Cry for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After starting up their own teen magazine, Bratz girls Yasmin, Cloe, Jade, and Sasha fly to London to cover a rock concert....

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