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10 Best Movies Like Why Not Make It Real

If you loved Why Not Make It Real, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

1996★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Why Not Make It Real for fans of Comedy & Drama & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When the pets accidentally get separated from their vacationing owners, Chance, Shadow, and Sassy navigate the mean streets of San Francisco, trying to find their home across the G...

#2
Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

1950★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Why Not Make It Real for fans of Romance & Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises...

#3
An Autumn Romance

An Autumn Romance

2021★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Why Not Make It Real for fans of Romance & Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When librarian Taylor Harris suddenly loses her job, she decides to visit her brother in a small town in Montana. There, she gets involved in the fight to help save her brother's h...

#4
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

2010★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Why Not Make It Real for fans of Romance & Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two married couples find only trouble and heartache as their complicated lives unfold. After 40 years of marriage, Alfie leaves his wife to pursue what he thinks is happiness with ...

#5
Chang Can Dunk

Chang Can Dunk

2023★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Why Not Make It Real for fans of Comedy & Drama & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American, bets the high school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads 5' 8" Chang on a quest to learn to dunk—not only to impress...

#6
Finally Found Someone

Finally Found Someone

2017★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Why Not Make It Real for fans of Romance & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Aprilyn who is left by his groom on the day of their wedding becomes viral online. Devastated, she meets Raffy who works at a PR agency hired by the father of the groom who will he...

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