Movies like Children of Invention

A captivating tale of a father's struggle to provide for his son while chasing his dream. The Pursuit of Happyness resonates with Children of Invention's themes of familial bonds and perseverance against economic adversity.

Set against the backdrop of a budget motel near Disney World, The Florida Project focuses on the joys and struggles of childhood amidst poverty, closely aligning with the experiences in Children of Invention.

Captain Fantastic portrays an unconventional family's journey in the American wilderness. The movie similarly addresses themes of family and societal norms seen in Children of Invention.

This magical realist film follows a young girl's coming-of-age story in a southern delta community on the brink of dissolution. Like Children of Invention, it confronts issues of poverty through the eyes of children.

Treeless Mountain tells the touching story of two sisters fending for themselves in South Korea after being left by their mother. It echoes Children of Invention's themes of childhood resilience and self-reliance.