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10 Best Movies Like The Wishing Machine

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

#1
Dolemite Is My Name

Dolemite Is My Name

2019★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wishing Machine for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s....

#2
Lethal Weapon 2

Lethal Weapon 2

1989★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wishing Machine for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in criminal activities....

#3
Blow Out

Blow Out

1981★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wishing Machine for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

While recording sound effects for a slasher flick, Jack Terry stumbles upon a real-life horror: a car careening off a bridge and into a river. Jack jumps into the water and fishes ...

#4
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20

2022★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wishing Machine for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast....

#5
Capturing Avatar

Capturing Avatar

2010★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wishing Machine for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Capturing Avatar is a feature length behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Avatar. It uses footage from the film's development, as well as stock footage from as far bac...

#6
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

2019★ 7.4

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

Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie indust...