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10 Best Movies Like The Thought That Counts

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

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#1
Class Act

Class Act

1992★ 6.2

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

Duncan is a genius straight A student, Blade is ajuvenile delinquent. But because of a mix up with their school records, everyone thinks each is the other one. Now, Duncan kind of ...

#2
My Own Love Song

My Own Love Song

2010★ 6.2

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

A wheelchair-bound singer and her best friend embark on a roadtrip to Memphis....

#3
A Dog Year

A Dog Year

2009★ 6.2

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

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends hi...

#4
It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

2003★ 6.0

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

This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile...

#5
The Middle Man

The Middle Man

2021★ 6.1

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

Frank Farrelli takes on the job as a middle man in the God-forsaken town of Karmack, USA, a community in a depression so deep that they need a middle man to professionally communic...

#6
Best Man Down

Best Man Down

2012★ 6.7

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

A newlywed couple cancels their honeymoon and returns to the snowy Midwest to make the funeral arrangements for their best man, who died unexpectedly after their ceremony....

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