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10 Best Movies Like Nearly Never

If you loved Nearly Never, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Concussion

Concussion

2015★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nearly Never for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discover...

#2
Sidelined: The QB and Me

Sidelined: The QB and Me

2025★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nearly Never for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Dallas, a burdened but headstrong dancer, is determined to get into the best dance school in the country—her late mother’s alma mater. However, that dream is suddenly derailed when...

#3
Touchback

Touchback

2011★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nearly Never for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A former high-school football star loses his shot at a college scholarship due to a devastating gridiron injury, but gets a second chance at living his dream....

#4
Brian's Song

Brian's Song

1971★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nearly Never for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying....

#5
Gridiron Gang

Gridiron Gang

2006★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nearly Never for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Under the leadership of their counselor, teenagers at a juvenile detention center gain self-esteem by playing football together. Based on a true story....

#6
Jerry Maguire

Jerry Maguire

1996★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Nearly Never for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Jerry Maguire used to be a typical sports agent: willing to do just about anything he could to get the biggest possible contracts for his clients, plus a nice commission for himsel...

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