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Movies like South Pasadena 4

The best movies like South Pasadena 4 are True Stories (1986), The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019) and The Super (1991). If South Pasadena 4 hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. True Stories (1986)

    A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)

    Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. The Super (1991)

    Louie Kritski is a heartless landlord who has been so negligent in keeping up his ghetto apartment that he is threatened with jail time. The judge gives him another option -- he must live in his rat-infested hell hole until he brings it up to liveable standards.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  4. Butterflies Are Free (1972)

    Striving to be independent, the blind but determined Don Baker moves away from his overprotective mother. After settling into his new San Francisco digs, Don meets kooky neighbor Jill Tanner. Don's quick wit and good looks disarm the free-spirited Jill, and before long they're more than just friends. Will Mrs. Baker's incessant meddling destroy Don and Jill's budding relationship?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Toy Story (1995)

    Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Safe Haven (2013)

    A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Dear Wendy (2005)

    In a blue-collar American town, a group of teens bands together to form the Dandies, a gang of gunslingers led by Dick Dandelion. Following a code of strict pacifism at odds with the fact that they all carry guns, the group eventually lets in Sebastian, the grandson of Dick's childhood nanny, Clarabelle, who fears the other gangs in the area. Dick and company try to protect Clarabelle, but events transpire that push the gang past posturing.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  8. Three O'Clock High (1987)

    Nerdy high schooler Jerry Mitchell is assigned to write an article for the school paper about the infamous new delinquent transfer student, Buddy Revell. When Jerry accidentally invades Buddy's personal space and touches him, Buddy challenges Jerry to an afterschool fight in the parking lot, which Jerry tries to avoid at all costs.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. The Clique (2008)

    A young girl tries to fit in with a clique of popular middle school girls after moving into the guest house of one of their homes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  10. Odd Thomas (2013)

    In a California desert town, a short-order cook with clairvoyant abilities encounters a mysterious man with a link to dark, threatening forces.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. St. Elmo's Fire (1985)

    Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist Kevin, drama queen Jules, lovesick waiter Kirby, and Wendy, a social worker with a heart of gold--realise the party is over. And as the burdens of maturity close in on the young dreamers, the complexities of adulthood and the daily struggle of growing up put their sacred friendship to the test. But everyone knows life is not a bed of roses. It won't be easy, but when all is said and done, what will it take for St. Elmo's clique to find its place in the real world?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Starlet (2012)

    An unlikely friendship forms between 21 year-old Jane and the elderly Sadie after Jane discovers a hidden stash of money inside an object at Sadie's yard sale.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Joy Ride (2023)

    When Audrey's business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo, her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat, her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye, Lolo's eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953)

    When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Inner Workings (2016)

    This is the story of the internal struggle between a man's Brain—a pragmatic protector who calculates his every move, and his Heart—a free-spirited adventurer who wants to let loose.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Where the Red Fern Grows (1974)

    Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. A Simple Favor (2018)

    Stephanie, a dedicated mother and popular vlogger, befriends Emily, a mysterious upper-class woman whose son Nicky attends the same school as Miles, Stephanie's son. When Emily asks her to pick Nicky up from school and then disappears, Stephanie undertakes an investigation that will dive deep into Emily's cloudy past.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. The Tramp (1915)

    The Little Fellow finds the girl of his dreams and work on a family farm. He helps defend the farm against criminals, and all seems well, until he discovers the girl of his dreams already has someone in her life. Unwilling to be a problem in their lives, he takes to the road, though he is seen skipping and swinging his cane as if happy to be back on the road where he knows he belongs.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Grown Ups (2010)

    After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. The Stöned Age (1994)

    Determined to avoid another night of driving aimlessly around Torrance in the Blue Torpedo, Joe and Hubbs set out on a quest for fine chicks. Their paths soon cross with Tack, from whom they learn about a pair of foreign radical chicks hanging out near the Frankie Avalon place. Over Joe's objections, Hubbs worms Tack out of the deal, and the pair take a slow ride toward their destiny.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like South Pasadena 4?

The closest matches to South Pasadena 4 are True Stories (1986), The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019) and The Super (1991). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after South Pasadena 4?

Start with True Stories (1986), the closest match to South Pasadena 4.

What is the highest-rated movie like South Pasadena 4?

Toy Story (1995), rated 8.0/10 by 20,816 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like South Pasadena 4?

Joy Ride (2023) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like South Pasadena 4?

Yes: True Stories (1986), The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019) and The Super (1991).

How are movies similar to South Pasadena 4 chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside South Pasadena 4, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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