Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Rocket Science

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

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#1
Wildflower

Wildflower

2023★ 7.4

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

The story of Bea Johnson from birth to graduation as she navigates life with an intellectually disabled parent and an extended family who can't quite agree on the best way to help....

#2
Match

Match

2014★ 5.8

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

A Seattle couple travel to New York to interview colorful former dancer Tobi for research on a dissertation about dance. But soon, common niceties and social graces erode when the ...

#3
House of D

House of D

2004★ 6.4

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

In the present, artist Tom Warshaw recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. W...

#4
In the Soup

In the Soup

1992★ 6.7

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

An aspiring young filmmaker gets involved with an eccentric gangster for the financing of his first film....

#5
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

2013★ 6.1

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

86-year-old Irving Zisman is on a journey across America with the most unlikely companion: his 8 year-old grandson, Billy....

#6
Fitting In

Fitting In

2024★ 6.5

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

A teenage girl gets diagnosed with a reproductive condition that upends her plans to have sex and propels her into exploring unusual methods to have a sex life, challenging her rel...

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