Movies like King of the Hill

A Christmas Story, set in the 1940s, is a beloved slice of Americana centered around a young boy's holiday season. Its humor and focus on the trials of childhood form a connection with King of the Hill's evocation of a bygone era through the eyes of its young protagonist.

Stand by Me is a coming-of-age film that explores the friendships and adventures of a group of young boys. Set in the 1950s, this Rob Reiner-directed classic captures the innocence and the transition to adulthood in a manner that those who appreciate the personal growth and nostalgia in King of the Hill would find very relatable.

My Girl is a touching story about a girl coming to terms with life and death in a small town during the early 1970s. Its sensitive portrayal of childhood and loss, mixed with the backdrop of a simpler time, might resonate with fans of King of the Hill.

The Tree of Life is a more abstract take on childhood and family, blending the memories of a middle-aged man's childhood with grand thoughts on existence and the universe. It shares with King of the Hill a lyrical and profound approach to the depiction of growing up in America.

The Sandlot is a warm-hearted movie that dives into the adventures of a group of children who play baseball together over the summer. Like King of the Hill, it presents the trials and tribulations of youth with a strong sense of time and place that can evoke a feeling of nostalgia for viewers.

October Sky is a biographical drama that tells the story of a boy's fascination with rocketry against the backdrop of a small mining town. It shares King of the Hill's themes of following one's dreams and the struggle against the socioeconomic barriers that define small-town American life.

Radio Flyer is a film that delves deeply into the themes of family and childhood imagination. With a more serious undertone than King of the Hill, it deals with the harsh realities of life as seen through the eyes of children who create a whimsical escape from their problems.