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10 Best Movies Like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream

If you loved Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Black Rain

Black Rain

1989★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. Howeve...

#2
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

2006★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films....

#3
All Things Must Pass

All Things Must Pass

2015★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The explosive trajectory and tragic demise of iconic music retailer Tower Records, and the legacy of its rebellious founder Russ Solomon. Two hundred stores in thirty countries on ...

#4
Beautiful Losers

Beautiful Losers

2008★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This documentary follows the lives and careers of a collective group of do-it-yourself artists and designers who inadvertently affected the art world....

#5
Tom and Jerry Santa's Little Helpers

Tom and Jerry Santa's Little Helpers

2014★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An all-new holiday special, Santa’s Little Helpers has Jerry and Tuffy living the good life in Santa’s workshop until the unfortunate day in which Tom is rescued by the Clause fami...

#6
A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream for fans of Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes...