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10 Best Movies Like Gorillas in the Mist

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

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#1
Spaced Invaders

Spaced Invaders

1990★ 4.7

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

A crew of Martians overhears a radio broadcast of Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" coming from Earth, and, thinking the Martian fleet is attacking Earth, they land their broken-do...

#2
BMX Bandits

BMX Bandits

1983★ 5.5

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

Teens P.J. and Goose get their thrills on BMX bikes, performing hair-raising tricks all across Sydney, Australia. Along with their new friend Judy, they discover a box of walkie-ta...

#3
I've Heard the Mermaids Singing

I've Heard the Mermaids Singing

1987★ 5.6

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

Scatterbrained Polly gets a job as a secretary in Gabrielle's art gallery. Polly aspires to be a professional photographer, and idolizes Gabrielle for her artistic ability. When Ga...

#4
Comic Book Confidential

Comic Book Confidential

1989★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Gorillas in the Mist for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it....

#5
The Matchmaker

The Matchmaker

1997★ 6.2

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

Marcy, a worker in the reelection campaign of bumbling Senator John McGlory, is sent to Ireland on a quest to find the Irish ancestry of Sen. McGlory, to help him win the Irish vot...

#6
Bright Lights, Big City

Bright Lights, Big City

1988★ 5.7

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

A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out the memories of his dead mother and estranged wife....