Movies like Lost in Yonkers

My Girl captures the essence of childhood and the complex emotions associated with it. Set in the early 1970s, it tells the story of an 11-year-old girl and her experiences with friendship, loss, and coming of age, akin to the personal and family dealings in Lost in Yonkers.

A touching story of an unlikely friendship that blossoms over years, Driving Miss Daisy touches on topics of aging, change, and acceptance. Its emotional depth and focus on character development will resonate with those who enjoyed Lost in Yonkers.

On Golden Pond is a reflective film about aging and reconciliation within a family. Like Lost in Yonkers, it examines the relationships between different generations and deals with themes of forgiveness and understanding.

Woody Allen's Radio Days offers a nostalgic look back at the golden age of radio and its impact on a Jewish family in the 1940s. It shares Lost in Yonkers' affinity for memory, familial anecdotes, and a mix of humor and drama.

Crossing Delancey is a romantic comedy that explores Jewish culture and the clash between traditional values and modern aspirations. Its New York setting and the portrayal of family connections will appeal to fans of Lost in Yonkers.

Based on the play by Neil Simon, who also penned Lost in Yonkers, Brighton Beach Memoirs shares a similar tone as it follows the coming-of-age of a Jewish boy in 1930s Brooklyn. Fans of Lost in Yonkers will appreciate the humor mixed with touching family moments.