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10 Best Movies Like The Prodigal

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

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#1
Toy Story That Time Forgot

Toy Story That Time Forgot

2014‱★ 7.0

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

During a post-Christmas play date, the gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to...

#2
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

2010‱★ 6.4

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

This time around Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the ...

#3
Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade

Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade

2016‱★ 6.4

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

A harried prehistoric bird mother entrusts her precious, soon-to-hatch egg to Sid. When she recommends him to her neighbours, business booms at his new egg-sitting service. However...

#4
Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

2007‱★ 6.3

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

The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out...

#5
The Latin Explosion: A New America

The Latin Explosion: A New America

2015‱★ 7.9

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

With more than 50 million Latinos now living in the United States, Latinos are taking their seat at the table as the new American power brokers in the world of entertainment, busin...

#6
Jack-Jack Attack

Jack-Jack Attack

2005‱★ 7.3

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

The Parrs' baby Jack-Jack is thought to be normal, not having any super-powers like his parents or siblings. But when an outsider is hired to watch him, Jack-Jack shows his true po...