Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 23, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Reading Boy

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

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#1
Boy

Boy

2015★ 4.3

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

The ghost of a young boy explores the world on the day of his death....

#2
The Return of Frank James

The Return of Frank James

1940★ 6.3

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

Farmer Frank and his ward hunt brother Jesse's killers, the back-shooting Fords....

#3
Fantastic Return to Oz

Fantastic Return to Oz

2019★ 5.4

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

A year to the day after Dorothy and the people of the Emerald City defeated Urfin Jus, the villain is trying to exact his revenge. To command the army of Carraci, however, Urfin ne...

#4
I could have been offended!

I could have been offended!

2001★ 6.7

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

Live stage recording of the stand-up comedy show, with sketches and videos of old skits from 'Mai dire Gol'....

#5
Return of the Goodies

Return of the Goodies

2005★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Reading Boy for fans of TV Movie. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Goodies finally return to television after nearly 25 years with a compilation of classic clips, interviews and new material....

#6
Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays

Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays

2012★ 8.2

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

Scooby-Doo and the gang participate in a toy store's holiday parade where they discover the abandoned haunted clock tower with a troubled past. A sinister snowman haunts the street...