Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Looking Up

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

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#1
I Believe

I Believe

2019★ 7.7

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

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

#2
The Stray

The Stray

2017★ 6.1

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

A young father takes his nine year old son, the family dog, and two of his son's friends backpacking in the mountains of Colorado only for all five of them to be struck by lightnin...

#3
Hoovey

Hoovey

2015★ 6.5

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

The true and inspiring story of the Elliott family, who refused to surrender, instead turning to one another and their faith in the worst of circumstances, to rebuild their lives, ...

#4
Flicka

Flicka

2006★ 6.9

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

Katy McLaughlin desires to work on her family's mountainside horse ranch, although her father insists she finish boarding school. Katy finds a mustang in the hills near her ranch. ...

#5
Einstein and Einstein

Einstein and Einstein

2018★ 7.2

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

A 13-year-old girl deals with the issues brought about by her family's high-priced son....

#6
Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation

Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation

2024★ 7.7

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

When thrill-seeker Cricket tricks his family into taking a "road trip" in space, chaos in the cosmos quickly ensues. Despite growing frustrations between Cricket and his dad, Bill,...

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