Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 16, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Children

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

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#1
Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

1940★ 6.9

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

In early 19th century England, Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters vie for the affections of rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, who ha...

#2
The Secret: Dare to Dream

The Secret: Dare to Dream

2020★ 7.3

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

A widow with three children hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm. When not doing home repairs, he shares his philosophy of believing in the power of the universe ...

#3
Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

1997★ 7.1

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

After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt ...

#4
The Wedding Veil

The Wedding Veil

2022★ 7.2

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

Three longtime college friends who discover a mysterious, antique veil fabled to unite its bearer with her true love. After discovering a long-lost painting, museum curator Avery a...

#5
Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

2016★ 7.2

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

A retelling of L.M. Montgomery's story of Anne Shirley, an orphan who is accidentally sent to a couple looking to adopt a boy instead....

#6
A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

2003★ 6.2

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

Meg and Charles Wallace are aided by Calvin and three interesting women in the search for their father who disappeared during a government experiment. Their travels take them aroun...

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