Movies like JCW Legends and Icons (2011)
The best movies like JCW Legends and Icons (2011) are The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), The Greatest Showman (2017) and Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020). If JCW Legends and Icons hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
JCW Legends and Icons
Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe Greatest Showman (2017)7.9/10 from 10,326 votes
- NewestMalibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020)Released 2020
The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
To ensure a full profitable season, circus manager Brad Braden engages The Great Sebastian, though this moves his girlfriend Holly from her hard-won center trapeze spot. Holly and Sebastian begin a dangerous one-upmanship duel in the ring, while he pursues her on the ground.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Greatest Showman (2017)
The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMalibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020)
It’s summer again, and everyone’s favorite Junior Rescuers, The Flounders, are back at Tower 2. With the International Junior Rescue Championships headed to Southern California, the eyes of the entire planet are on Malibu Beach. But when Team USA falls victim to a bout of food poisoning, it’s up to Tyler, Dylan, Eric, Lizzie and Gina to represent their country in the world's most extreme lifeguard challenge!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe New Guy (2002)
Nerdy high school senior Dizzy Harrison has finally gotten lucky -- after purposely getting expelled, he takes lessons in 'badass cool' from a convict and enrolls at a new school. But can he keep up the ruse?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNacho Libre (2006)
Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery, can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. Inspired by a local wrestling hero, he decides to moonlight as the not-so-famous Luchador "Nacho Libre" to earn money for the monastery -- not to mention the admiration of beautiful nun Sister Encarnación.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisConnie and Carla (2004)
After accidentally witnessing a mafia hit in the Windy City, gal pals Connie and Carla skip town for L.A., where they go way undercover as singers working the city's dinner theater circuit ... disguised as drag queens. Now, it's not enough that they become big hits on the scene; things get extra-weird when Connie meets Jeff -- a guy she'd like to be a woman with.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisMighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995)
Six incredible teens out-maneuver and defeat evil everywhere as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, but this time the Power Rangers may have met their match when they face off with Ivan Ooze, the most sinister monster the galaxy has ever seen.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Decline of Western Civilization (1981)
The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAt the Circus (1939)
Jeff Wilson, the owner of a small circus, owes his partner Carter $10,000. Before Jeff can pay, Carter's accomplices steal the money so he can take over the circus. Antonio Pirelli and Punchy, who work at the circus, together with lawyer Loophole try to find the thief and get the money back.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMystery Men (1999)
When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova Frankenstein, a trio of average, everyday superheroes -- Mr. Furious, the Shoveler and the Blue Raja -- assemble a new super team to save him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Meteor Man (1993)
One night Jefferson Reed gets hit in the chest by a souped-up chunk of meteor. So he can fly, but he's scared of heights. He can master the information in any book ... for about thirty seconds. Now his friends and family want him to protect their community from the dreaded Golden Lords.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)
Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBreaking Away (1979)
Dave, nineteen, has just graduated high school, with his three friends: the comical Cyril, the warm hearted but short-tempered Moocher, and the athletic, spiteful but good-hearted Mike. Now, Dave enjoys racing bikes and hopes to race the Italians one day, and even takes up the Italian culture, much to his friends' and parents' annoyance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Flintstones and WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! (2015)
The WWE comes to town in the new animated film teaming the Flintstones with Bedrock-ready versions of John Cena, Daniel Bryan and more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisComedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber (2015)
Several roasters, and the master himself Kevin Hart, make fun of Justin Bieber.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisScooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery (2014)
The mystery begins when Shaggy and Scooby win tickets to "WrestleMania" and convince the crew to go with them to WWE City. But this city harbors a spooky secret - a ghastly Ghost Bear holds the town in his terrifying grip! To protect the coveted WWE Championship Title, the gang gets help from WWE Superstars like John Cena, Triple H, Sin Cara, Brodus Clay, AJ Lee, The Miz and Kane. Watch Scooby and the gang grapple with solving this case before it's too late.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAdventures in Babysitting (1987)
When plans with her boyfriend fall through, high school senior Chris Parker ends up babysitting the Anderson kids, Brad and Sara. What should be a quiet night in, however, turns into a series of ridiculous exploits, starting when they leave the house to pick up Chris' friend Brenda. Soon, Brad's buddy Daryl is involved, and the group must contend with car thieves, blues musicians and much more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951)
As novice detectives, Bud and Lou come face to face with the Invisible Man.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLeningrad Cowboys Meet Moses (1994)
After years of fame and misfortune in Mexico, the members of the Leningrad Cowboys decide to return to their native village. Their former manager Vladimir, who now calls himself Moses lead them on their way home.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisYankee Zulu (1993)
Two South African boys, one white, Rhino, and one black, Zulu, go their separate ways after an incident. Many years later, they meet up again as adults, when one, after living for years in the United States, is now a wanted criminal. The two end up being a part of a madcap chase involving a check for a large amount of lottery money, pursued by Gen. Diehard and Rhino's ex-wife Rowena, who was the cause of the rift between the two protagonists.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like JCW Legends and Icons?
The closest matches to JCW Legends and Icons are The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), The Greatest Showman (2017) and Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after JCW Legends and Icons?
Start with The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), the closest match to JCW Legends and Icons.
What is the highest-rated movie like JCW Legends and Icons?
The Greatest Showman (2017), rated 7.9/10 by 10,326 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like JCW Legends and Icons?
Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like JCW Legends and Icons?
Yes: The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), The Greatest Showman (2017) and Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020).
How are movies similar to JCW Legends and Icons chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside JCW Legends and Icons, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.