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10 Best Movies Like Jim Thorpe – All-American

If you loved Jim Thorpe – All-American, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Vacancy

Vacancy

2007★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Jim Thorpe – All-American for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A young married couple becomes stranded at an isolated motel and find hidden video cameras in their room. They realize that unless they escape, they'll be the next victims of a snu...

#2
The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist

1982★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Jim Thorpe – All-American for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his unc...

#3
Titanic

Titanic

1997★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Jim Thorpe – All-American for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and...

#4
Batman Begins

Batman Begins

2005★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Jim Thorpe – All-American for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he i...

#5
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Jim Thorpe – All-American for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turnin...

#6
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Jim Thorpe – All-American for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellows...