Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 21, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Great Race

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

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#1
Jazzclub - Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm

Jazzclub - Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm

2004★ 5.7

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

A musician tries to get by working several jobs....

#2
Il gaucho

Il gaucho

1964★ 6.7

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

An italian film producer travels to Argentina with part of the crew to a Film Festival contest....

#3
Finding Michael

Finding Michael

2023★ 5.6

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

In 1999, Michael Matthews became the youngest Briton to summit Mount Everest. But three hours after he reached the top of the world, aged just 22, he disappeared into blinding snow...

#4
The Sons of Great Bear

The Sons of Great Bear

1966★ 4.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Race for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As American settlers encroach on the lands of the Lakota people, Tokei-ihto witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of Red Fox, who wanted information on where the tribe fi...

#5
Four Hearts

Four Hearts

1944★ 5.3

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

The plot is built around two charming sisters — a strict, wayward Galina, an assistant professor of mathematics, and a windy, frivolous student Shurochka. Despite the fact that the...

#6
The Perfect Furlough

The Perfect Furlough

1958★ 6.7

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

A love-starved soldier stationed at an Arctic base wins a furlough in Paris, but a pretty, no-nonsense military psychologist is ordered to accompany him as chaperone to keep him ou...