Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Pappa

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

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#1
You Shall Not Sleep Tonight

You Shall Not Sleep Tonight

2024★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pappa for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A boy is haunted by terrifying nightmares where a monster lurks inside the closet. To his relief, his father appears in the middle of the night helping him to face his fears. But t...

#2
Orion and the Dark

Orion and the Dark

2024★ 6.5

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

A boy with an active imagination faces his fears on an unforgettable journey through the night with his new friend: a giant, smiling creature named Dark....

#3
Z

Z

2019★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pappa for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A family find themselves terrorized by their eight-year-old son's imaginary friend....

#4
Cobweb

Cobweb

2023★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pappa for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Eight year old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tapping from inside his bedroom wall—one that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter's fear intensifies, h...

#5
And When Did You Last See Your Father?

And When Did You Last See Your Father?

2007★ 6.5

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

The story of a son's conflicting memories of his dying father....

#6
A Monster Calls

A Monster Calls

2016★ 7.3

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

12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school....

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