Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like King Thrushbeard

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

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for King Thrushbeard.

View Review →
#1
Before the Fall

Before the Fall

2004★ 7.0

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

In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Frie...

#2
A Somewhat Gentle Man

A Somewhat Gentle Man

2010★ 6.5

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

After serving a 12-year sentence for killing the man that slept with his wife, a man ponders whether he should try and reconcile with his family, or take revenge on those who turne...

#3
The Golden Goose

The Golden Goose

1964★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to King Thrushbeard for fans of Fantasy & Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Klaus lives with his two brothers Kunz and Franz in a little village. Together, they ply their trade as cobblers in a small workshop. But the workload rests mainly on the shoulders...

#4
When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam

When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam

1966★ 4.6

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

Adam receives a flashlight with special powers: every liar it shines on flies into the air. Production was cancelled in 1965/66 due to the film's political content. Only in 1989/90...

#5
Barbie

Barbie

2023★ 6.9

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

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon dis...

#6
Ex Machina

Ex Machina

2015★ 7.6

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

Caleb, a coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private mountain retreat belonging to Nathan, the reclusive CEO of the company. But ...