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10 Best Movies Like 1989

If you loved 1989, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

2009★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1989 for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Arthur answers a distress call from Princess Selenia, who is menaced by the nefarious Maltazard....

#2
Lethal Weapon 2

Lethal Weapon 2

1989★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1989 for fans of Action. 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
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

2001★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1989 for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius and way ahead of his friends, but when it comes to being cool, he's a little behind. All until one day when his parents, and parents all over Earth ar...

#4
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

2011★ 4.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1989 for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Eight years after the third film, the OSS has become the world's top spy agency, while the Spy Kids department has since become defunct. Retired spy Marissa is called back into act...

#5
Wrath of the Titans

Wrath of the Titans

2012★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1989 for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Perseus tries to live a quieter life as a village fisherman while – dangerously weakened by humanity's lack of devotion – the gods are losing control of the long-imprisoned Titans ...

#6
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

2008★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 1989 for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired craft stays airborne just long en...