Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Cool Runnings

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

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#1
Follow That Bird

Follow That Bird

1985★ 6.4

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

Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foste...

#2
Mr. Holland's Opus

Mr. Holland's Opus

1995★ 6.9

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

In 1965, passionate musician Glenn Holland takes a day job as a high school music teacher, convinced it's just a small obstacle on the road to his true calling: writing a historic ...

#3
The Chase

The Chase

1994★ 5.8

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

Jack Hammond is sentenced to life in prison, but manages to escape. To get away from the police he takes a girl as hostage and drives off in her car. The girl happens to be the onl...

#4
Crows Explode

Crows Explode

2014★ 6.1

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

A month after Genji Takiya graduates, a new battle for supremacy at Suzuran All-Boys High School begins. Transfer student Kaburagi Kazeo combats Kagami Ryohei for the coveted top s...

#5
Raining Cats and Frogs

Raining Cats and Frogs

2003★ 6.9

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

It's a catastrophe! A flood has hit our planet and an unusual group of people are all that remains. Led by Ferdinand, a modern day Noah, this little group have managed to defy the ...

#6
Fear and Trembling

Fear and Trembling

2003★ 6.4

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

Amélie, a young Belgian woman, having spent her childhood in Japan, decides to return to live there and tries to integrate in the Japanese society. She is determined to be a "real ...