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10 Best Movies Like 42

If you loved 42, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Jack the Giant Slayer

Jack the Giant Slayer

2013★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 42 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the firs...

#2
Despicable Me

Despicable Me

2010★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 42 for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time sta...

#3
47 Ronin

47 Ronin

2013★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 42 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Kai—an outcast—joins Oishi, the leader of 47 outcast samurai. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To resto...

#4
Get on Up

Get on Up

2014★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 42 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history....

#5
Avatar

Avatar

2009★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 42 for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization....

#6
Above the Law

Above the Law

1988★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 42 for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Nico Toscani is an Italian immigrant, American patriot, ex-CIA agent, aikido specialist and unorthodox Chicago policeman. He is as committed to his job as he is to his personalized...