Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Thelma

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

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#1
Where the Red Fern Grows

Where the Red Fern Grows

1974★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thelma for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming c...

#2
Skater Girl

Skater Girl

2021★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thelma for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Prerna, a teenager growing up in rural India, comes of age when she’s introduced to the sport of skateboarding. As a result, she has to fight the odds to follow her dreams and comp...

#3
A Second Chance

A Second Chance

2011★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thelma for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A young girl and her coach overcome adversity to make their way into the National Australian Gymnastics Squad....

#4
Flicka

Flicka

2006★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thelma for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Katy McLaughlin desires to work on her family's mountainside horse ranch, although her father insists she finish boarding school. Katy finds a mustang in the hills near her ranch. ...

#5
A Second Chance: Rivals!

A Second Chance: Rivals!

2019★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thelma for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As Maddy takes on coaching a team of young twelve-year-old gymnasts, she faces up to intense city versus country rivalry, racism, cyberbullying and her own self-doubt but eventuall...

#6
I Believe

I Believe

2019★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thelma for fans of Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way....

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