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10 Best Movies Like American Motion Picture

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

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#1
Krush Groove

Krush Groove

1985★ 6.3

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

Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and ...

#2
Grace of My Heart

Grace of My Heart

1996★ 6.1

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

Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she...

#3
School Dance

School Dance

2014★ 7.4

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

High schooler Jason has found his dream girl—the gorgeous Anastacia. There’s just one problem: she doesn’t know he exists. If he can win a spot on the school’s hottest dance crew, ...

#4
SLC Punk

SLC Punk

1998★ 7.1

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

Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives....

#5
About Alex

About Alex

2014★ 6.1

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

When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their life decisions, and ultimately ...

#6
Band Aid

Band Aid

2017★ 6.3

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

A couple who can't stop fighting embark on a last-ditch effort to save their marriage: turning their fights into songs and starting a band....

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