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10 Best Movies Like To Build a Fire

If you loved To Build a Fire, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
To Build a Fire

To Build a Fire

1969★ 7.6

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

A man travels by foot in the snow with his dog....

#2
Going for Gold

Going for Gold

2018★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to To Build a Fire for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Seventeen year old, Emma joins a high school cheerleading team when she moves to Australia with her dad who is a former Air Force Officer....

#3
Just Say Yes

Just Say Yes

2021★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to To Build a Fire for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Incurable romantic Lotte finds her life upended when her plans for a picture-perfect wedding unravel -- just as her self-absorbed sister gets engaged....

#4
Zapped

Zapped

2014★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to To Build a Fire for fans of TV Movie. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Zoey is a talented dancer whose organized life is rudely disrupted when she moves in with her new step-dad and three step-brothers, until she discovers a dog-training app that can ...

#5
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001★ 7.9

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

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the...

#6
The Grotto

The Grotto

2020★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to To Build a Fire for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Four bodies are found at a cave accident and forensics point to the only survivor as the culprit. He denies guilt, accusing his wife of committing the crime. But how is this so? Sh...