Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Sun Shine

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

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#1
After Ever Happy

After Ever Happy

2022★ 6.8

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

As a shocking truth about a couple's families emerges, the two lovers discover they are not so different from each other. Tessa is no longer the sweet, simple, good girl she was wh...

#2
The Kissing Booth

The Kissing Booth

2018★ 7.2

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

When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend....

#3
Black Beauty

Black Beauty

2020★ 8.0

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

Born free in the American West, Black Beauty is a horse rounded up and brought to Birtwick Stables, where she meets spirited teenager Jo Green. The two forge a bond that carries Be...

#4
The Way Way Back

The Way Way Back

2013★ 7.1

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

Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected ...

#5
Turtles All the Way Down

Turtles All the Way Down

2024★ 7.3

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

Aza confronts her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts....

#6
Dolls

Dolls

1986★ 6.4

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

A precocious girl, her nasty parents, two punk-rock losers and a weak-kneed salesman inadvertently become the guests of two ghoulish senior citizens in their dark, haunted mansion....

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