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10 Best Movies Like Secondhand Lions

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

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#1
September 11

September 11

2002★ 6.4

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

An anthology of short films inspired by the events of the September 11 World Trade Center attacks....

#2
Mrs Brown

Mrs Brown

1997★ 6.7

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

When Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert dies, she finds solace in her trusted servant, Mr. John Brown. But their relationship also brings scandal and turmoil to the monarchy....

#3
Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection

Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection

2015★ 7.8

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

INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SHORTS: "John Henry," "Lorenzo," "The Little Matchgirl," "How To Hook Up Your Home Theater," "Tick Tock Tale," "Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa," "The...

#4
Happy Accidents

Happy Accidents

2000★ 6.8

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

A comedy that pays tribute to the science fiction genre -- specifically, the sub-genre of time travel. But here the alternate reality is contemporary New York City where past and f...

#5
I'll Follow You Down

I'll Follow You Down

2013★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Secondhand Lions for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After the disappearance of a young scientist on a business trip, his son and wife struggle to cope, only to make a bizarre discovery years later - one that may bring him home....

#6
The Martha Mitchell Effect

The Martha Mitchell Effect

2022★ 6.4

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

She was once as famous as Jackie O—and then she tried to take down a President. Martha Mitchell was the unlikeliest of whistleblowers: a Republican wife who was discredited by Nixo...