Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like In the Paint

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

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#1
1000 to 1

1000 to 1

2014★ 6.0

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

Cory Weissman is a college basketball player who suffers a devastating stroke. He perseveres to find new meaning in his life both on, and more importantly, off the court....

#2
Hustle

Hustle

2022★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In the Paint for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team...

#3
Home Run

Home Run

2013★ 6.2

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

A pro ball player with a substance abuse problem is forced into rehab in his hometown, finding new hope when he gets honest about his checkered past, and takes on coaching duties f...

#4
Yes, God, Yes

Yes, God, Yes

2020★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In the Paint for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Alice, a young innocent Catholic girl, is tempted into masturbating after an AOL chat suddenly turns sexual, however is conflicted as the act would be considered a sin....

#5
Blue Chips

Blue Chips

1994★ 6.1

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

Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boost...

#6
Chang Can Dunk

Chang Can Dunk

2023★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In the Paint for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American, bets the high school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads 5' 8" Chang on a quest to learn to dunk—not only to impress...

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