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10 Best Movies Like On the Way to School

If you loved On the Way to School, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Grave Decisions

Grave Decisions

2006★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to On the Way to School for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In this black comedy set in small-town Bavaria, 11-year-old Sebastian thinks you can never be too young to be a murderer. He's convinced that he killed his mother on the day he was...

#2
The Great Day

The Great Day

2015★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to On the Way to School for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Around the world, young boys and girls take up a challenge: to live their dream and their passion by undertaking a challenge that will change their lives forever. Together, they wi...

#3
The Slave

The Slave

1962★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to On the Way to School for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The decurion Randus holds himself so well in the command of his troops, that Caesar promotes him to centurion. He is subsequently sent to Egypt, to keep Cesar informed on the actio...

#4
Summer Days with Coo

Summer Days with Coo

2007★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to On the Way to School for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A small, lone Kappa miraculously survives over 200 years into modern day Japan, when he is found by young Koichi. Coo, who is secretly adopted by Koichi's family, searches with his...

#5
Little Nicholas

Little Nicholas

2009★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to On the Way to School for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Nicolas has a happy existence, parents who love him, a great group of friends with whom he has great fun, and all he wants is that nothing changes. However, one day, he overhears a...

#6
You Choose!

You Choose!

2017★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to On the Way to School for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Even at the age of 40, Juliette is used to other people making decisions for her. When she meets two guys she likes, she has to finally make her own decision....