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10 Best Movies Like John Smith & Son

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

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#1
Hands of Stone

Hands of Stone

2016★ 6.6

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

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives....

#2
Hungry Hearts

Hungry Hearts

2015★ 6.6

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

The relationship of a couple who meet by chance in New York City is put to the test when they encounter a life or death circumstance....

#3
The Young One

The Young One

1960★ 6.9

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

A jazz musician seeks refuge from a lynch mob on a remote island, where he meets a hostile game warden and the young object of his attentions....

#4
Resurrecting the Champ

Resurrecting the Champ

2007★ 6.3

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

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to ...

#5
The Nest

The Nest

2020★ 6.1

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

Rory is an ambitious entrepreneur who brings his American wife and kids to his native country, England, to explore new business opportunities. After abandoning the sanctuary of the...

#6
Home Run

Home Run

2013★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to John Smith & Son 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...

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