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10 Best Movies Like 1983

If you loved 1983, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Rookie

The Rookie

2002★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1983 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career twelve years ago. Now a married-with-children high-school chemistry teacher and...

#2
Million Dollar Arm

Million Dollar Arm

2014★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1983 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent JB Bernstein dreams up a wild game plan to find Major League Baseball’s next great pitcher from a pool of cricket players in...

#3
Last Ride

Last Ride

2009★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1983 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A young boy travels across Australia with his father, who's wanted by the law....

#4
The Greening of Whitney Brown

The Greening of Whitney Brown

2011★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1983 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Whitney, a spoiled pre-teen from Philadelphia, is forced to move to the country when her parents feel the squeeze of economic hard times. A fish out of water, far from her comfort ...

#5
Hoosiers

Hoosiers

1986★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1983 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Failed college coach Norman Dale gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to coach a high school basketball team in a tiny Indiana town. After a teacher persuades star player J...

#6
Mary and Martha

Mary and Martha

2013★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1983 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Wealthy American housewife Mary Morgan takes her bullied son George out of school for home education,including a trip to Southern Africa. Whilst in Mozambique George is bitten by a...

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