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10 Best Movies Like My Dear Son

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

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#1
12

12

2009★ 5.6

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

After blowing his professional ballet career, John's only way to redeem himself is to concoct the demise of his former partner, Leah, who he blames for his downfall; he rehearses h...

#2
12

12

2003★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Dear Son for fans of . It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A half-sister and brother, illegitimate offsprings of Zeus, are stranded on a Channel Island ranch and face eviction by the US Government. They must find a play fated by Zeus and p...

#3
Flow

Flow

2005★ 9.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Dear Son for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Eight woman, one life. Short animation by Sumito Sakakibara. The 9th Japan Media Art Festival Animation Division Grand Prize Winner...

#4
Hauptsache Ferien

Hauptsache Ferien

1972★ 6.2

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

On the last day of school, teachers and students have only one thing on their minds: finally, vacation. Corinna, the daughter of a prefabricated house manufacturer, has failed to p...

#5
Naruto to Boruto: The Live 2019

Naruto to Boruto: The Live 2019

2019★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Dear Son for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

“NARUTO to BORUTO THE LIVE 2019”, a special event for the 20th anniversary of the first publication of “NARUTO” series in Weekly Shonen Jump!! Featuring live performances by artist...

#6
Young and Dangerous 4

Young and Dangerous 4

1997★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to My Dear Son for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The boss of the Hung Hing gang, Tian Sang, has died. Ho Nam and Hon Bun find Sangs younger brother, Yang to lead the gang. Meanwhile, Hon Bun receives news that his younger brother...