Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Arrowsmith

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

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#1
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

1957★ 7.0

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

Lawman Wyatt Earp and outlaw Doc Holliday form an unlikely alliance which culminates in their participation in the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral....

#2
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

1953★ 7.3

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

Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus' rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after ...

#3
City of Joy

City of Joy

1992★ 6.6

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

Max Lowe is a Houston surgeon who has grown weary of the bureaucracy of American medicine. When he loses a patient on the operating table, Max impulsively decides to leave America ...

#4
December 7th

December 7th

1943★ 5.8

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

"Docudrama" about the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and its results, the recovering of the ships, the improving of defense in Hawaii and the US efforts to beat back...

#5
The Mystery Train

The Mystery Train

1931★ 4.4

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

A group of passengers are trapped in a runaway Pullman car....

#6
Airplane!

Airplane!

1980★ 7.3

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

An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning....