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10 Best Movies Like 2012

If you loved 2012, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Day After Tomorrow

The Day After Tomorrow

2004★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2012 for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when...

#2
300

300

2007★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2012 for fans of Action & Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the bat...

#3
Identity Thief

Identity Thief

2013★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2012 for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When a mild-mannered businessman learns his identity has been stolen, he hits the road in an attempt to foil the thief -- a trip that puts him in the path of a deceptively harmless...

#4
Brave

Brave

2012★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2012 for fans of Action & Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In the mystical Scottish Highlands, Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Merida one day defies ...

#5
Prometheus

Prometheus

2012★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2012 for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle...

#6
Star Trek

Star Trek

2009★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 2012 for fans of Action & Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based ...