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10 Best Movies Like Wade in the Water

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

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#1
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

1957‱★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Wade in the Water for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Made...

#2
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad

1958‱★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Wade in the Water for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When a princess is shrunken by an evil wizard, Sinbad must undertake a quest to an island of monsters to cure her and prevent a war....

#3
Fun and Fancy Free

Fun and Fancy Free

1947‱★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Wade in the Water for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: Bongo about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and Mickey and the Beanstalk, a take on the famous fairy tale....

#4
Bibi & Tina: Bewildered and Bewitched

Bibi & Tina: Bewildered and Bewitched

2014‱★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Wade in the Water for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

When robbers hit Falkenstein castle, teen witch Bibi and pal Tina hunt for the crooks, then devise a plan to save the neighbors' failing ranch....

#5
Samurai Rebellion

Samurai Rebellion

1967‱★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Wade in the Water for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped away from her husband by the lord. The husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or ris...

#6
Killer 2

Killer 2

1999‱★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Wade in the Water for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Jurek Kiler has become a VIP - sponsoring the Polish government, playing tennis with the President, meeting world leaders. He must oversee a transfer of a substantial amount of gol...