Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Hero

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

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#1
Panda! Go Panda!

Panda! Go Panda!

1972★ 7.7

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

Cheerful Mimiko has a wonderfully strange family—a Panda for her Papa; and his son Panny, calls her Mom! When Panny follows Mimiko to school, he must pretend to be a teddy bear so ...

#2
Philanthropy

Philanthropy

2002★ 7.7

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

In 21st century Bucharest, to go out in the city on Saturday evening on the arm of a beautiful woman is a risky financial investment. Ovidiu, an unassuming high school teacher, nev...

#3
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

1957★ 7.2

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

After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Made...

#4
Joy in Moscow

Joy in Moscow

1992★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Hero for fans of TV Movie. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

Pretty Joy and her friend come to Moscow to shoot a commercial. A taxi driver, who recruits girls for an underground organization run by a distant descendant of Rasputin, suggests ...

#5
A Night at the Opera

A Night at the Opera

1935★ 7.4

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

The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success...

#6
Yes or No 2

Yes or No 2

2012★ 6.0

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

Kim and Pie are in love, but after graduation they have to travel into two different directions for their internship; Kim is going to work in a farm in the northern province of Nan...