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10 Best Movies Like Thunder in Dixie

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

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#1
The Gumball Rally

The Gumball Rally

1976★ 6.1

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

A group of people from different backgrounds have one thing in common: when they hear the world "gumball" whispered by one of the others, they know that it's time for the Gumball R...

#2
American Flyers

American Flyers

1985★ 6.1

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

When Dr. Marcus Sommers realizes that he and his troubled, estranged brother David may be prone a fatal brain disease that runs in their family, he decides to make peace with his s...

#3
The Cannonball Run

The Cannonball Run

1981★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thunder in Dixie for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then...

#4
Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry

Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry

2005★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thunder in Dixie for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After being evicted from their old house by Tom's owner for causing major damage, cat and mouse Tom and Jerry enter a race entitled the "Fabulous Super Race" to win a mansion....

#5
The Art of Racing in the Rain

The Art of Racing in the Rain

2019★ 8.2

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

A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver....

#6
Born to Race

Born to Race

2011★ 6.9

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

Danny Krueger is a rebellious young street racer on a collision course with trouble. After an accident at an illegal race, he's sent to a small town to live with his estranged fath...

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