Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Pretend

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

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#1
I Believe

I Believe

2019★ 7.7

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

A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way....

#2
Departure

Departure

2016★ 6.4

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

An English mother and her teenage son spend a week preparing the sale of their remote holiday house in the South of France. Fifteen-year-old Elliot struggles with his dawning sexua...

#3
The Stray

The Stray

2017★ 6.1

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

A young father takes his nine year old son, the family dog, and two of his son's friends backpacking in the mountains of Colorado only for all five of them to be struck by lightnin...

#4
Elena Undone

Elena Undone

2010★ 6.9

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

The wife of a pastor who preaches against homosexuality embarks on an affair with a female writer....

#5
Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

2012★ 6.1

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

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an imp...

#6
Foster

Foster

2011★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Pretend for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Looking to adopt a child and unable to conceive a child of their own, the Morrisons' lives are turned upside down when a seven-year-old boy unexpectedly shows up on their doorstep....

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