Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Simple Things

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

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for The Simple Things.

View Review →
#1
Loving

Loving

2016★ 6.7

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

In 1958, in the state of Virginia, the idea of interracial marriage was not only considered to be immoral to many, it was also illegal. When Richard and Mildred fall in love, they ...

#2
Pluto's Christmas Tree

Pluto's Christmas Tree

1952★ 7.1

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

Pluto comes bounding outside to help Mickey get a Christmas tree. Chip 'n Dale see him and make fun of him, but the tree they take refuge in is the one Mickey chops down. They like...

#3
How to Play Football

How to Play Football

1944★ 6.8

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

Taking all the places on both teams, Goofy demonstrates the game of football with varying results, having problems with the coach and the goal post....

#4
Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom

Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom

1953★ 6.7

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

Professor Owl gives a lecture on the evolution of Western musical instruments, starting with the advent of rudimentary brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments by ancient...

#5
Monkey Business

Monkey Business

1952★ 6.7

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

Research chemist Barnaby Fulton works on a fountain of youth pill for a chemical company. One of the labs chimps gets loose in the laboratory and mixes chemicals, but then pours th...

#6
The Psychic

The Psychic

1977★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Simple Things for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A woman with psychic powers has a vision of a murder that took place in a house owned by her husband....