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10 Best Movies Like Uncle Ben

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

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#1
Greyfriars Bobby

Greyfriars Bobby

1961★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Uncle Ben for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In Scotland 1865, An old shepherd and his little Skye terrier go to Edinburgh. But when the shepherd dies of pneumonia, the dog remains faithful to his master, refuses to be adopte...

#2
Nancy

Nancy

2018★ 5.8

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

Nancy becomes increasingly convinced she was kidnapped as a child. When she meets a couple whose daughter went missing thirty years ago, reasonable doubts give way to willful belie...

#3
I Believe

I Believe

2019★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Uncle Ben for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way....

#4
Where the Red Fern Grows

Where the Red Fern Grows

1974★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Uncle Ben for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming c...

#5
Heidi

Heidi

2005★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Uncle Ben for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Swiss girl Adelheid 'Heidi' is orphaned young. Aunt Detie brings her to grandpa Alp and his wife, who live isolated in the Alps since his murder charge. Heidi soon takes to the wil...

#6
The Truth About Emanuel

The Truth About Emanuel

2013★ 6.0

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

A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother....

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