Movies like The Boys Are Back

The Pursuit of Happyness is a heartfelt tale of a father's struggle to provide for his son while facing homelessness. The film's depiction of the bond between father and son in the face of adversity is similar to the themes presented in The Boys Are Back.

Kramer vs. Kramer is an emotional drama about a father who must learn to care for his son after his wife leaves him. This movie echoes The Boys Are Back's themes of fatherhood, custody battles, and the challenges of single parenting.

The Descendants features George Clooney as a land baron who tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is involved in a boating accident. This film shares The Boys Are Back's insights into the complexities of family dynamics and parenthood.

Finding Neverland is a touching exploration of family, imagination, and the grieving process, much like The Boys Are Back. The movie delves into the life of J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, as he forms a bond with a family that inspires his famous work.

We Bought a Zoo is an uplifting story of a widower who, seeking a fresh start, buys a dilapidated zoo to revive. The movie's focus on family healing and moving forward resonates with the themes of parenting and personal growth in The Boys Are Back.

This film features a selfish bachelor who unexpectedly forms a friendship with a young boy. About a Boy, like The Boys Are Back, focuses on unconventional paternal relationships and the journey towards emotional maturity and responsibility.

Much like The Boys Are Back, Life as a House revolves around a father's relationship with his son as they cope with change and rebuild their lives together, both metaphorically and literally, as they work on a house project.