Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Breakthrough

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

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#1
Awakenings

Awakenings

1990★ 7.8

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

Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. Leonard is the first patient to receive the controversia...

#2
If I Stay

If I Stay

2014★ 7.4

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

Mia Hall, a talented young cellist, thought the most difficult decision she would ever have to make would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at prestigious Juilliard or follow...

#3
Reversal of Fortune

Reversal of Fortune

1990★ 6.6

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

Wealthy Sunny von Bülow lies brain-dead, husband Claus guilty of attempted murder; but he says he's innocent and hires Alan Dershowitz for his appeal....

#4
Saint Ralph

Saint Ralph

2005★ 7.0

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

This Canadian made comedy/drama, set in Hamilton, Ontario in 1954, is a sweet and - at times - goofy story that becomes increasingly poignant as the minutes tick by. It's the fict...

#5
I Still Believe

I Still Believe

2020★ 7.6

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

The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope....

#6
The Girl Who Believes in Miracles

The Girl Who Believes in Miracles

2021★ 7.4

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

When Sara hears a preacher say faith can move mountains, she starts praying. Suddenly people in her town are mysteriously healed! But fame soon takes its toll – can Sara’s family s...

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