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10 Best Movies Like Rocket Science

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

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#1
Wildflower

Wildflower

2023★ 7.4

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

The story of Bea Johnson from birth to graduation as she navigates life with an intellectually disabled parent and an extended family who can't quite agree on the best way to help....

#2
House of D

House of D

2004★ 6.3

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

In the present, artist Tom Warshaw recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. W...

#3
Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

2012★ 6.1

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

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an imp...

#4
In the Soup

In the Soup

1992★ 6.6

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

An aspiring young filmmaker gets involved with an eccentric gangster for the financing of his first film....

#5
Fitting In

Fitting In

2024★ 6.5

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

A teenage girl gets diagnosed with a reproductive condition that upends her plans to have sex and propels her into exploring unusual methods to have a sex life, challenging her rel...

#6
Is This Thing On?

Is This Thing On?

2025★ 6.5

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

As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made fo...

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