Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Step by Step

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

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#1
San Quentin

San Quentin

1946★ 6.3

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

An ex-con sets up a program to straighten out hard-core prisoners. Things don't go as planned....

#2
Fate

Fate

2003★ 3.5

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

Serial killers have plagued the American landscape for decades, committing gruesome atrocities, and providing some tough cases for criminal investigators to crack. Two detectives a...

#3
Liberation: Direction of the Main Blow

Liberation: Direction of the Main Blow

1970★ 6.0

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

This five part epic war drama gives a dramatized detailed account of Soviet Union's war against Nazi Germany during world war two. Each of the five parts represents a separate majo...

#4
Return of the White-tailed Eagle

Return of the White-tailed Eagle

2023★ 9.1

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

The documentary Merikotkan paluu (Return of the white-tailed eagle), tells the tale of the past and the present of the white-tailed eagle. The second protagonist of the film is the...

#5
Muxˣ

Muxˣ

2025★ 5.5

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

Mux spent many years in a coma in a clinic with a constant stream of television. But at least he survived a serious car accident! Now he has woken up, and he has a plan: during his...

#6
East of Main Street: Asians Aloud

East of Main Street: Asians Aloud

2010★ 6.0

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

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, HBO presents a collection of perspectives from a diverse group of Asian Americans....