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10 Best Movies Like 1978

If you loved 1978, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Water Man

The Water Man

2020★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1978 for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Hoping to save his sick mother, a boy named Gunner and his friend Jo venture into the remote Wild Horse forest to search for a mythical figure who possesses the secret to immortali...

#2
Bookworm

Bookworm

2024★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1978 for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to ent...

#3
Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado

Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado

2025★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1978 for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Dora, Diego, and their new friends trek through the perilous dangers of the Amazonian jungle in search of the ancient and powerful treasure of Sol Dorado to keep it out of enemy ha...

#4
Jungle Run

Jungle Run

2021★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1978 for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A brother and sister's journey into the jungle to find their missing father....

#5
Jack Hunter and the Quest for Akhenaten's Tomb

Jack Hunter and the Quest for Akhenaten's Tomb

2008★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1978 for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Adventurer Jack Hunter sets off in pursuit of a legendary tomb, meeting dangerous old adversaries, and even more dangerous old flames, along the way....

#6
Black Gold

Black Gold

2011★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1978 for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

On the Arabian Peninsula in the 1930s, two warring leaders come face to face. The victorious Nesib, Emir of Hobeika, lays down his peace terms to rival Amar, Sultan of Salmaah. The...

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