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10 Best Movies Like The Star Boarder

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

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#1
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

1995★ 5.0

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

Rocky, Colt and TumTum must battle an evil wealthy toxic waste dumper in order to save a local Indian tribe and their friend Joe. The 3 Ninjas must help find Joe's father and find ...

#2
Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio

Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio

1983★ 5.8

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

The film is divided into two episodes, The Hair of Disgrace and The Magician, both focusing on the theme of the occult and beliefs....

#3
Hurricane Touchdown

Hurricane Touchdown

2000★ 6.9

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

After the older DigiDestined are abducted by the mysterious Kokomon, the next generation of kids team up with American DigiDestined Willis to rescue them - only to discover that th...

#4
Fantozzi to the Rescue

Fantozzi to the Rescue

1990★ 6.1

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

Fantozzi is now retired but continues to go to the office where it is held up as a fine example of employees intending to do career....

#5
Hunter × Hunter Pilot

Hunter × Hunter Pilot

1998★ 8.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Star Boarder for fans of Animation. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The stand-alone pilot OVA which was shown as part of the "Jump Super Anime Tour" of 1998. Shortly before the TV series, a summary is presented of the story of Gon who wants to beco...

#6
Facing Windows

Facing Windows

2003★ 7.0

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

Overburdened and stuck in a greying marriage, Giovanna takes to caring for a Jewish Holocaust survivor her husband brings home. As she begins to reflect on her life, she turns to t...