Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Parents

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

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#1
Shiver

Shiver

2008★ 6.2

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

Santi, a young high-school student with a serious physical reaction to sunlight, is forced by his health to move with his single mother to a shadowy, isolated village in the mounta...

#2
Riding Bean

Riding Bean

1989★ 6.5

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

Bean Bandit and his partner Rally Vincent are couriers for hire - transporting clients and delivering goods in his custom sports car "Roadbuster" for a hefty price. But when they a...

#3
From the Dark

From the Dark

2014★ 5.6

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

A couple on a trip through the Irish countryside find themselves hunted by a creature who only attacks at night....

#4
The Anniversary

The Anniversary

1968★ 6.5

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

Mrs Taggart always celebrates her anniversary with her grown sons. It’s a tradition practised since the death of her husband and she is determined for it to continue. None of her t...

#5
Murderball

Murderball

2005★ 7.1

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

Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece....

#6
Slackers

Slackers

2002★ 5.2

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

Dave, Sam and Jeff are about to graduate from Holden University with honors in lying, cheating and scheming. The three roommates have proudly scammed their way through the last fou...