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10 Best Movies Like 1983

If you loved 1983, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Rookie

The Rookie

2002★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1983 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career twelve years ago. Now a married-with-children high-school chemistry teacher and...

#2
Last Ride

Last Ride

2009★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1983 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A young boy travels across Australia with his father, who's wanted by the law....

#3
Million Dollar Arm

Million Dollar Arm

2014★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1983 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent JB Bernstein dreams up a wild game plan to find Major League Baseball’s next great pitcher from a pool of cricket players in...

#4
An Education

An Education

2009★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1983 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Despite her sheltered upbringing, Jenny is a teen with a bright future; she's smart, pretty, and has aspirations of attending Oxford University. When David, a charming but much old...

#5
Forever Strong

Forever Strong

2008★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1983 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Hotshot rugby player Rick Penning was the star player of his Arizona high school team until a fateful brush with the law forces him to ponder the consequences of his actions in a S...

#6
The Greening of Whitney Brown

The Greening of Whitney Brown

2011★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1983 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Whitney, a spoiled pre-teen from Philadelphia, is forced to move to the country when her parents feel the squeeze of economic hard times. A fish out of water, far from her comfort ...

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