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10 Best Movies Like Adventureland

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

#1
The Runaways

The Runaways

2010★ 6.5

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

Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for The Runaways -- the now-legendary group that paved the way for future gene...

#2
Adventures in Babysitting

Adventures in Babysitting

1987★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adventureland for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When plans with her boyfriend fall through, high school senior Chris Parker ends up babysitting the Anderson kids, Brad and Sara. What should be a quiet night in, however, turns in...

#3
Hit & Run

Hit & Run

2012★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adventureland for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When former getaway driver Charlie Bronson jeopardises his Witness Protection Plan identity in order to help his girlfriend get to Los Angeles, the feds and Charlie's former gang c...

#4
Burn After Reading

Burn After Reading

2008★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adventureland for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of gym employees, Linda and Chad, they see a chance to make enough money for Linda to have life-changing...

#5
Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

2008★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adventureland for fans of Comedy & Drama & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When actress Sarah Marshall dumps aspiring musician Peter Bretter for rock star Aldous Snow, Peter's world comes crashing down. His best friend Brian suggests that Peter should get...

#6
Whip It

Whip It

2009★ 6.7

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

In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin....