Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 14, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Staying Up

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

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#1
Invincible

Invincible

2006★ 7.0

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

Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown foo...

#2
Blue Chips

Blue Chips

1994★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Staying Up 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...

#3
We Are Marshall

We Are Marshall

2006★ 6.9

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

When a plane crash claims the lives of members of the Marshall University football team and some of its fans, the team's new coach and his surviving players try to keep the footbal...

#4
Final Score

Final Score

2018★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Staying Up for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When a stadium is seized by a group of heavily armed criminals during a major sporting event, an ex-soldier must use all his military skills to save both the daughter of a fallen c...

#5
The Firm

The Firm

1989★ 6.5

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

A seemingly respectable estate agent leads a double life as the head of a vicious, well-organised gang of football hooligans....

#6
Home Run

Home Run

2013★ 6.2

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

A pro ball player with a substance abuse problem is forced into rehab in his hometown, finding new hope when he gets honest about his checkered past, and takes on coaching duties f...

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