Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Happy Time

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

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#1
Hell to Eternity

Hell to Eternity

1960★ 6.3

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

Based on the story about Guy Gabaldon, a Los Angeles Hispanic boy raised in the 1930s by a Japanese-American foster family. After Pearl Harbor, his foster family is interned at the...

#2
Hey Qween - Holigay Special

Hey Qween - Holigay Special

★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Happy Time for fans of . It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Let’s get SICK’NING for the Holidays! RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Laganja Estanja is here for Hey Qween’s Very Green Christmas Special!...

#3
Gasping for Air

Gasping for Air

2016★ 6.7

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

When his sister disappears after leaving their home in hopes of singing stardom, Luis tracks her down and discovers the grim reality of her whereabouts....

#4
Acting and Reacting

Acting and Reacting

1978★ 6.9

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

An early Josh Becker short starting Bruce Campbell with appearances by Ted Raimi, Sam Raimi and Scott Spiegel....

#5
L♡DK: Two Loves Under One Roof

L♡DK: Two Loves Under One Roof

2019★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Happy Time for fans of Romance. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

Aoi Nishimori and Shūsei Kugayama are in love and they begin to live together secretly. Suddenly, Shūsei's cousin, Reon Kugayama, comes to them. Their secret is discovered by Reon....

#6
Vampiros DF

Vampiros DF

2017★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Happy Time for fans of . It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A director attempts to understand why he does what he does....