Movies like Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt (2007)
The best movies like Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt (2007) are Shag (1989), Summer of 8 (2016) and A Song Is Born (1948). If Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedMichael Jackson's Thriller (1983)8.2/10 from 814 votes
- NewestSpa Weekend (2026)Released 2026
Shag (1989)
Summer of 1963. Carson is getting married to her boyfriend so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSummer of 8 (2016)
Eight close friends soak up their last day of summer together on the beach before parting ways for college.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Song Is Born (1948)
The story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to have found the perfect candidate in winsome nightclub singer Honey Swanson. But Honey's gangster boyfriend doesn't want to give her up.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSplendor (1999)
Veronica is a white-bread beauty searching for a good man in Los Angeles. While slam dancing at a Halloween rave, she meets Abel, a sensitive poet. Then she meets Zed, a supersexy tattooed drummer with incredible biceps. Who will she choose? Does she go for true love or cheap sex? She can't decide so she chooses both. But after managing to nurture a picture-perfect threesome, along comes Ernest, a rich movie director with deep baby blues that sweep Veronica off her feet. What's a girl to do now?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJust Friends (2005)
While visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man comes face-to-face with his old high school crush whom he was best friends with – a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLove at the Shore (2017)
Single mom Jenna Thompson only five weeks to deliver her next teen novel to her publisher. So, this year's annual beach vacation with her kids will be a working vacation. Upon arrival, the family soon meets their new next-door neighbor, confident, devil-may-care surfer Lucas McKinnon.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBrigadoon (1954)
Americans Jeff and Tommy, hunting in Scotland, stumble upon a village - Brigadoon. They soon learn that the town appears once every 100 years in order to preserve its peace and special beauty. The citizens go to bed at night and when they wake up, it's 100 years later. Tommy falls in love with a beautiful young woman, Fiona, and is torn between staying or going back to his hectic life in New York.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWork It (2020)
A brilliant but clumsy high school senior vows to get into her late father's alma mater by transforming herself and a misfit squad into dance champions.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFlashdance (1983)
Alex Owens, a young woman juggling between two odd jobs, aspires to become a successful ballet dancer. Nick, who is her boss and lover, supports and encourages her to fulfil her dream.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStep Up (2006)
Delinquent Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with up-and-coming dancer Nora.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMake Your Move (2013)
A pair of star-crossed dancers in New York find themselves at the center of a bitter rivalry between their brothers' underground dance clubs.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisLove at First Dance (2018)
Hope is tasked with teaching Manhattan's former "Most Eligible Bachelor" how to dance for his extravagant, society wedding. But as the dance lessons progress, complications ensue when feelings begin to develop between student and instructor.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTuff Turf (1985)
The new guy in a Los Angeles high school, Morgan, does some singing and fights hotshot Nick over disco dancer Frankie.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisMichael Jackson's Thriller (1983)
A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisSpa Weekend (2026)
Four lifelong friends realize that somewhere between careers, relationships, families, and everyday responsibilities, they’ve forgotten how to take care of themselves and each other. Burned out and overdue for a break, the women escape to a luxury spa retreat for an unforgettable weekend dedicated to fun, laughter, and a lot of really bad decisions.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like this10 (1979)
A Hollywood songwriter goes through a mid-life crisis and becomes infatuated with a sexy blonde newlywed.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXX (2014)
WrestleMania XXX was the 30th annual WrestleMania professional wrestling PPV event produced by WWE to be held, on April 6, 2014, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event was the first WrestleMania to be held in the state of Louisiana. This was also the first WWE pay-per-view to broadcast live on the WWE Network service.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisHeavyweights (1995)
Camp Hope is a summer retreat for overweight boys run by a kindly couple who make the campers feel comfortable with their extra pounds. But when tyrannical fitness guru Tony buys the camp, he puts the kids on a cruel regimen that goes too far. Sick of the endless weeks of "all work and no play," the kids stage a coup and reclaim their summer of fun.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMonster High: Friday Night Frights (2012)
After Monster High’s roller skating team is defeated at the Skulltimate Roller Maze tournament, the ghouls team up to face an all-boys league, with the hope of winning back the school crest and restoring school spirit.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHigh Strung Free Dance (2018)
Zander Raines, a dazzling and tempestuous young choreographer, gives the break of a lifetime to two hopeful artists when he casts a stunning contemporary dancer, Barlow, and innovative pianist, Charlie, in New York’s most-anticipated new Broadway show: Free Dance. But the move throws off the show’s delicate creative balance when Charlie falls hard for Barlow, while Zander embraces her as his muse.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIntense Yoga Bobywork with Young Ho Kim (TBA)
Yoga power training for a great figure.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Jillian Michaels Killer Arms & Back (2015)
Have you always wanted a sick, insane, incredible upper body? Biceps of steel, sleek toned shoulders, a shredded upper back...well, here it is: Jillian Michael's Killer Arms & Back, the fourth installment in the Killer series. You are going to look and feel amazing in that tank top, bikini or spaghetti strap dress. Killer Arms & Back offers three amazingly effective workouts that progress in difficulty. Stick with each 30-minute workout for 10 days and then progress to the next level. Jillian offers modifications for every single move, so whether you're an advanced athlete, a beginner or an intermediate exerciser, you will get the absolute most out of this program.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Discover Tai Chi for Balance and Mobility (2010)
Discover improved balance, strength, flexibility, and mobility AT ANY AGE with gentle therapeutic Tai Chi-inspired exercise from America's premier Tai Chi and fitness expert, Scott Cole. Guiding you through a delectable continuum of breath, movement, Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Stretching, and Chair Exercise, Discover Tai Chi for Balance and Mobility delivers easy-to-follow effective exercises to help prevent falling, while improving overall balance, strength, flexibility, and mobility. Great for beginners, older adults, and physically challenged, this workout is both fun and effective! The latest release in the top-selling Discover Tai Chi series (Back Care, AM/PM, Weight Loss, and Beginners), Discover Tai Chi for Balance and Mobility features Claire Karstadt, an older adult, whose inspiring story and glorious movement and energy will uplift anyone who has "lost hope" of finding better balance.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Tapout XT (2012)
TapouT XT was specifically designed for highly motivated people who are ready for an intense physical and mental challenge. In other words, XT won't be easy - but it was never intended to be. Each workout inspires you dig down deep so you get the extreme B & A results you want. TapouT XT is MMA-Inspired exercise that simultaneously fires the targeted muscles while keeping your heart rate up so you blast calories. This simple 'Science of Sweat' philosophy also cuts your workout time down so you can get in, get it on, and then get it over.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones (2008)
Jillian Michaels, winning trainer on NBC's "The Biggest Loser", will help you get rid of your problem areas the right way with her new "No More Trouble Zones" workout. Get into the zone with TV's kick-butt trainer, Jillian Michaels, and tackle stubborn problem areas with her surefire circuit training formula that combines upper- and lower-body sculpting moves to obliterate fat even faster. Say goodbye to saddlebags, muffin tops and wobbly arms with this heart-pounding, 40-minute circuit workout that targets trouble zones like never before. By keeping you constantly challenged, Jillian will transform your body from flab to firm in no time! Warm up and cool down before and after this grueling workout.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Jillian Michaels: Banish Fat Boost Metabolism (2008)
Fire up your metabolism with TV's top trainer, Jillian Michaels, and lose big with her fierce formula that adds strength and ab moves to dynamic cardio for increased fat loss. This 40-minute circuit workout blasts your heart rate with challenging intervals to turn up the burn and peel off the pounds. Whether you're just getting started or ready for a hardcore workout, this program will ignite your metabolism and incinerate fat to reveal a ripped, lean body!
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Billy Blanks' Tae Bo Extreme: Push Your Limits (2004)
Push your fitness level to the next extreme with martial arts legend Billy Blanks in Tae Bo Extreme: Push Your Limits. This high-energy workout combines Tae Bo's signature blend of martial arts, boxing, dance, and athletic conditioning into an intense full-body training session. Billy guides participants through powerful combinations designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, coordination, flexibility, and overall physical conditioning. Designed for those ready for a greater challenge, this workout encourages participants to break through their limits and achieve peak fitness.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Galaxina (1980)
Galaxina is a lifelike, voluptuous android who is assigned to oversee the operations of an intergalactic Space Police cruiser captained by incompetent Cornelius Butt. When a mission requires the ship's crew to be placed in suspended animation for decades, Galaxina finds herself alone for many years, developing emotions and falling in love with the ship's pilot, Thor.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
SnoozefestMovies like thisMutiny on the Body (1939)
Two harried businessmen, owners of a corset company, decide to go to a sanitarium for some rest and relaxation.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Warm Up with Traci Lords (1990)
An exercise video with instructor Traci Lords warming up with various aerobics and stretch exercises.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt?
The closest matches to Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt are Shag (1989), Summer of 8 (2016) and A Song Is Born (1948). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt?
Start with Shag (1989), the closest match to Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt.
What is the highest-rated movie like Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt?
Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983), rated 8.2/10 by 814 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt?
Spa Weekend (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt?
Yes: Shag (1989), Summer of 8 (2016) and A Song Is Born (1948).
How are movies similar to Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Hip Hop Abs: Ab Sculpt, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.