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10 Best Movies Like Better Start Running

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

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#1
Damage

Damage

1992★ 6.6

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

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover....

#2
I Start Counting

I Start Counting

1970★ 6.4

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

An English schoolgirl suspects the foster brother she worships is a serial killer....

#3
Sun Dogs

Sun Dogs

2017★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Better Start Running for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A man eager to serve his country but rejected by the Marines pairs up with a young runaway to form an unlikely team on a misguided adventure....

#4
Start Over

Start Over

2021★ 7.5

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

A man regrets about his past relationship while dealing with urban loneliness...

#5
NOVA: Life's Rocky Start

NOVA: Life's Rocky Start

2016★ 8.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Better Start Running for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Four and a half billion years ago, the young Earth was a hellish place-a seething chaos of meteorite impacts, volcanoes belching noxious gases, and lightning flashing through a thi...

#6
Try Harder!

Try Harder!

2021★ 8.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Better Start Running for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In a universe where cool kids are nerds, the orchestra is world class and being Asian American is the norm, seniors at Lowell High School compete for the top prize: admission to th...