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10 Best Movies Like Playing with the Kids

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

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#1
Lion

Lion

2017★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Playing with the Kids for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The lion has to become more physically fit. The gazelle does not think he is capable of doing so....

#2
The Latin Explosion: A New America

The Latin Explosion: A New America

2015★ 7.9

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

With more than 50 million Latinos now living in the United States, Latinos are taking their seat at the table as the new American power brokers in the world of entertainment, busin...

#3
A

A

2017★ 6.2

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

A young alcoholic ambient musician locks himself in his apartment on a dangerous seven day bender as he attempts to finish his upcoming album....

#4
Lion

Lion

★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Playing with the Kids for fans of . It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The film begins in Mumbai where a terror-sticking dead body from the hospital mortuary wakes up. Everybody reads him as Godse who is in a coma for 18 months, and a couple, Bhupati ...

#5
Chihayafuru: Part II

Chihayafuru: Part II

2016★ 7.7

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

After successfully won the Tokyo qualifying tournament, Chihaya and her friends are set to go on to the nationals. As they prepare, Chihaya is faced with new personal issues as her...

#6
Lion

Lion

2014★ 5.9

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

Adam is a broken man in the emotional transition as his family crumbles. Through the heartbreak and pain a chance meeting gives hope once more....