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10 Best Movies Like Saturday's Hero

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

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#1
1000 to 1

1000 to 1

2014★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Saturday's Hero for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Cory Weissman is a college basketball player who suffers a devastating stroke. He perseveres to find new meaning in his life both on, and more importantly, off the court....

#2
Paterno

Paterno

2018★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Saturday's Hero for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing hi...

#3
Fast Girls

Fast Girls

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Saturday's Hero for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete....

#4
Blue Chips

Blue Chips

1994★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Saturday's Hero for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boost...

#5
The Express

The Express

2008★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Saturday's Hero for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy....

#6
Goal II: Living the Dream

Goal II: Living the Dream

2007★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Saturday's Hero for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Tempted away from Newcastle United to join Real Madrid, rising star Santiago Munez finds this latest change of fortune the greatest challenge yet - personally as well as profession...

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