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10 Best Movies Like Life in Darkness

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

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#1
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

2011★ 4.7

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

Eight years after the third film, the OSS has become the world's top spy agency, while the Spy Kids department has since become defunct. Retired spy Marissa is called back into act...

#2
The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

2006★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Life in Darkness for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Two ice skaters develop a love-hate relationship while dreaming of Olympic glory....

#3
Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

2012★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Life in Darkness for fans of Animation. 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...

#4
Incredibles 2

Incredibles 2

2018★ 7.5

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

Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet – taking care of the problems of his three children....

#5
I Want to Return Return Return

I Want to Return Return Return

2020★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Life in Darkness 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...

#6
The Return of Jafar

The Return of Jafar

1994★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Life in Darkness for fans of Family. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

The evil Jafar escapes from the magic lamp as an all-powerful genie, ready to plot his revenge against Aladdin. From battling elusive villains atop winged horses, to dodging flames...