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10 Best Movies Like The Misplaced World

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

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#1
The Truth About Emanuel

The Truth About Emanuel

2013★ 6.0

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

A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother....

#2
Return

Return

2011★ 6.4

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

Back from a tour of duty, Kelli struggles to find her place in her family and the rust-belt town she no longer recognizes....

#3
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

2019★ 6.4

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

Nancy Drew, a smart high schooler with a penchant for keen observation and deduction, stumbles upon the haunting of a local home. A bit of an outsider struggling to fit into her ne...

#4
My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career

1979★ 6.2

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

A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married....

#5
I Believe

I Believe

2019★ 7.7

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

A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way....

#6
Rip Girls

Rip Girls

2000★ 6.3

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

A teen-age girl and her father come to an island on Hawaii, they find a closer relationship to each other and think about changing the island. During her adventures, Sydney finds f...

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