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10 Best Movies Like Secretariat

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

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#1
Seabiscuit

Seabiscuit

2003★ 7.1

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

True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation....

#2
A Sunday Horse

A Sunday Horse

2016★ 6.3

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

After a near-fatal accident, on a horse the experts thought was nothing special, a determined rider from the wrong side of the tracks defies all the odds to pursue her dreams of wi...

#3
Bushwhacked

Bushwhacked

1995★ 5.3

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

A inept courier realises he has been used by criminals to deliver money. On the run from both the criminals and police, he poses as a Scout leader and leads a scout group on a hike...

#4
The Thin Man Goes Home

The Thin Man Goes Home

1944★ 7.1

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

On a trip to visit his parents, detective Nick Charles gets mixed up in a murder investigation....

#5
Rodeo Girl

Rodeo Girl

2016★ 6.6

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

Shipped off to her American dad's ranch for the summer, a teen and her horse Lucky Lad compete for a spot at the National Youth Rodeo....

#6
Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front

Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front

2006★ 7.1

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

Molly is a girl living in the year 1944 and WWII has brought many changes to Molly's life. An English girl comes to live with Molly's family to escape the bombings. They slowly bec...