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10 Best Movies Like Stand By

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

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#1
Above the Rim

Above the Rim

1994★ 7.0

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

Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now empl...

#2
Fast Girls

Fast Girls

2012★ 6.1

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

A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete....

#3
Lockdown

Lockdown

2000★ 5.9

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

Avery (Jones) returns to college as a competitive swimmer after getting his life back on track. But his life takes another unexpected turn when he and his two friends (Bonds, Casse...

#4
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

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

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a s...

#5
The Truth About Emanuel

The Truth About Emanuel

2013★ 6.0

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

A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother....

#6
Blue Chips

Blue Chips

1994★ 6.1

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

Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boost...

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