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Movies like Bertha's Grandchildren (2013)

The best movies like Bertha's Grandchildren (2013) are Quay (2015), What We Did on Our Holiday (2014) and Around the Bend (2004). If Bertha's Grandchildren hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Quay (2015)

    In 2015, Christopher Nolan curated a selection of short films by the surrealist animators the Quay Brothers to be distributed as a touring 35mm presentation. The three films—"In Absentia" (2000), "The Comb" (1991) and "Street of Crocodiles" (1986)—were accompanied by this brief portrait of the brothers at work in their London studio.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. What We Did on Our Holiday (2014)

    Doug and Abi and their three children travel to the Scottish Highlands for Doug's father Gordie's birthday party. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Around the Bend (2004)

    A tale of four generations of men, all of whom have had their offspring at a young age: a great-grandfather, a grandfather, a father in his twenties and a son who is about 7 years old. When the oldest member passes away, the trio heads out on the road together in the Southwest to search out an old family secret that connects to their past.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  4. Stories We Tell (2012)

    Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley investigates certain secrets related to her mother, interviewing a group of family members and friends whose reliability varies depending on their implication in the events, which are remembered in different ways; so a trail of questions remains to be answered, because memory is always changing and the discovery of truth often depends on who is telling the tale.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Ramona and Beezus (2010)

    Ramona is a little girl with a very big imagination and a nose for mischief. Her playful antics keep everyone in her loving family on their toes, including her older sister Beezus, who's just trying to survive her first year of high school. Through all the ups and downs of childhood, Ramona and Beezus learn that anything's possible when you believe in yourself and rely on each other.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009)

    When Madea catches teenage Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. The War with Grandpa (2020)

    Peter is thrilled that his Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his Grandpa, he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. The Look of Silence (2014)

    An Indonesian man with a communist background named Ramli was brutally murdered when the "Communist" purge occurred in 1965. His remaining family members lived in fear and silence until the making of this documentary. Adi, a brother of his, decided to revisit the horrific incident and visited the men who were responsible for the killings and one survivor of the purge. These meetings uncovered sadistic details of the murders and exposed raw emotions and reactions of the killers' family members about what happened in the past - much to Adi's disappointment.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Take Me to the River (2015)

    A naive California teen plans to remain above the fray at his Nebraskan family reunion, but a strange encounter places him at the center of a long-buried family secret.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. LEGO Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash (2017)

    Mystery, Inc. heads to Blowout Beach for a real swinging beach party when the Ghost Pirates threaten to harsh the good vibes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. 40 Dates and 40 Nights (2026)

    Ready to quit the dating scene altogether, burned-out Leah accepts her grandmother's outrageous challenge—40 dates in 40 nights in exchange for a year's rent—only to discover amidst the awkward dinners and unexpected sparks that her biggest obstacle to love is herself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Flowers in the Attic (2014)

    After the sudden death of their father, four children face cruel treatment from their ruthless grandmother.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Greedy (1994)

    Meet the McTeagues. They've come to stake a claim in their wealthy uncle's will… only he's not dead yet!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Making 'The Shining' (1980)

    Directed and edited by Stanley Kubrick's daughter Vivian Kubrick, this film offers a look behind the scenes during the making of The Shining.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Dalíland (2022)

    In 1973, a young gallery assistant goes on a wild adventure behind the scenes as he helps aging genius Salvador Dali prepare for a big show in New York.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  16. As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

    A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. 35 Up (1991)

    Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. A River Runs Through It (1992)

    The Maclean brothers, Paul and Norman, live a relatively idyllic life in rural Montana, spending much of their time fly fishing. The sons of a minister, the boys eventually part company when Norman moves east to attend college, leaving his rebellious brother to find trouble back home. When Norman finally returns, the siblings resume their fishing outings, and assess where they've been and where they're going.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. The Story of Ruth (1960)

    Ruth is one of two Moabite women who marry the sons of Elimelech and Naomi. When Elimelech and sons Mahlon and Chillion die, leaving Naomi a widow with two widowed daughters-in-law, Naomi decides to return to Israel. One daughter-in-law, Orpah, bids her goodbye. Daughter-in-law Ruth however says she will not desert her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. My Mom Jayne (2025)

    Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Bertha's Grandchildren?

The closest matches to Bertha's Grandchildren are Quay (2015), What We Did on Our Holiday (2014) and Around the Bend (2004). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Bertha's Grandchildren?

Start with Quay (2015), the closest match to Bertha's Grandchildren.

What is the highest-rated movie like Bertha's Grandchildren?

The Look of Silence (2014), rated 7.8/10 by 329 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Bertha's Grandchildren?

40 Dates and 40 Nights (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Bertha's Grandchildren?

Yes: Quay (2015), What We Did on Our Holiday (2014) and Around the Bend (2004).

How are movies similar to Bertha's Grandchildren chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Bertha's Grandchildren, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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