Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 14, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Riss

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

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#1
Riding Giants

Riding Giants

2004★ 7.6

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

Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skateboard guru Stacy Peralta....

#2
Chasing Mavericks

Chasing Mavericks

2012★ 7.0

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

Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks....

#3
Malibu Rescue

Malibu Rescue

2019★ 6.2

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

When a long list of shenanigans lands Tyler in hot water, he’s forced to suit up and spend his summer training for an elite junior lifeguard program....

#4
Breath

Breath

2017★ 6.5

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

A pair of teenagers in Western Australia looking to escape the monotony of life in a small town take up surfing lessons from a guy named Sando....

#5
Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore 2

2025★ 6.6

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

Happy Gilmore isn't done with golf — not by a long shot. Since his retirement after his first Tour Championship win, Gilmore returns to finance his daughter's ballet classes....

#6
Soul Surfer

Soul Surfer

2011★ 7.0

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

The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination an...

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