Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Rise

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

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#1
Don't Think Twice

Don't Think Twice

2016★ 6.4

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

An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time....

#2
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

2008★ 6.0

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

When a celebrated TV show host returns to his hometown in the South, his family is there to remind him that going home is no vacation!...

#3
Stage Mother

Stage Mother

2020★ 6.2

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

A conservative church-choir director moves from Texas to San Francisco to run her deceased gay son's drag club....

#4
Bye Bye Morons

Bye Bye Morons

2020★ 7.2

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

When 43-year-old hairdresser Suze Trappet finds out that she's seriously ill, she decides to go looking for a child she was forced to abandon when she was only 15. On her madcap bu...

#5
Hoovey

Hoovey

2015★ 6.5

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

The true and inspiring story of the Elliott family, who refused to surrender, instead turning to one another and their faith in the worst of circumstances, to rebuild their lives, ...

#6
Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

2012★ 6.1

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

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an imp...

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