Hollywood · Movies like it
What to watch after The Boy and the Heron, chosen for the mood, characters, and story qualities that made it memorable.
Starting from The Boy and the Heron (2023) · Film
These picks update as the catalogue and streaming options change. Viewing options are shown for the US.
Film · 2022 · 122 min · Japanese
WhySuzume matches The Boy and the Heron in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, fantasy) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Film · 2023 · 135 min · English
WhyThe Little Mermaid matches The Boy and the Heron in the ways that matter most through a similar mood (dread) and a comparable emotional payoff (dread).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward romance.
Film · 2023 · 105 min · English
WhyThe Zone of Interest matches The Boy and the Heron in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward history; theme leans toward history, period.
Film · 2023 · 95 min · English
WhyWish matches The Boy and the Heron in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (fantasy) and shared themes (fantasy, mythology).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Film · 2023 · 134 min · English
WhyDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves matches The Boy and the Heron in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (fantasy) and shared themes (fantasy, mythology).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
Film · 2023 · 105 min · French
WhyMiraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie matches The Boy and the Heron in the ways that matter most through shared themes (fantasy, mythology) and overlapping genre ground (fantasy).
ButExpect it to differ where theme leans toward action, stakes; genre leans toward action, romance.
Film · 2023 · 133 min · English
WhyThe Holdovers matches The Boy and the Heron in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
Film · 2023 · 117 min · English
WhyWonka matches The Boy and the Heron in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (fantasy) and shared themes (fantasy, mythology).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
Film · 2023 · 81 min · Spanish
WhyThe Trace of Your Lips matches The Boy and the Heron in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward romance; theme leans toward romance, relationship.
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