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10 Best Movies Like Ruby Jean and Joe

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

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#1
The Lusty Men

The Lusty Men

1952★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ruby Jean and Joe for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Retired rodeo champion Jeff McCloud agrees to mentor novice rodeo contestant Wes Merritt against the wishes of Merritt's wife who fears the dangers of this rough sport....

#2
Junior Bonner

Junior Bonner

1972★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ruby Jean and Joe for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

With his bronco-busting career on its last legs, Junior Bonner heads to his hometown to try his luck in the annual rodeo. But his fond childhood memories are shattered when he find...

#3
Ana

Ana

2020★ 6.3

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

Ana meets Rafa in a chance encounter and they embark on a road trip to try and save him from bankruptcy, or worse....

#4
Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown

Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown

2017★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ruby Jean and Joe for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When the Scooby gang visits a dude ranch, they discover that it and the nearby town have been haunted by a ghostly cowboy, Dapper Jack, who fires real fire from his fire irons. The...

#5
Regular Show: The Movie

Regular Show: The Movie

2015★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ruby Jean and Joe for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After a high school lab experiment goes horribly wrong, Mordecai and Rigby must go back in time to battle an evil volleyball coach in order to save the universe — and their friends...

#6
Return to Mayberry

Return to Mayberry

1986★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ruby Jean and Joe for fans of TV Movie & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After being away for awhile, Andy Taylor returns home to Mayberry to visit Opie, now an expectant father. While there he ends up helping Barney Fife mount a campaign for sheriff....

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