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Movies like Rocket Science (2021)

The best movies like Rocket Science (2021) are 40 Acres (2025), The Shepherd (2023) and Dragonheart: Vengeance (2021). If Rocket Science hooked you with its fantasy and action, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 40 Acres (2025)

    Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm, as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their 40 Acres.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  2. The Shepherd (2023)

    On Christmas Eve, a fighter pilot on his way home becomes lost while flying over water and needs a miracle to land safely.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & fantasy

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  3. Dragonheart: Vengeance (2021)

    Lukas, a young farmer whose family is killed by savage raiders in the countryside, sets out on an epic quest for revenge, forming an unlikely trio with a majestic dragon and a swashbuckling, sword-fighting mercenary, Darius.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & action

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  4. Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

    The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend–and gets the chance to become a legend himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & action

  5. 16 Wishes (2010)

    The story about Abby Jensen, a girl who's been eager to reach her 16th birthday and has kept a secret wish list since she was a little girl. When the Big Day actually arrives, utter disaster strikes, leaving Abby to think her birthday is ruined. But when a mysterious box of magical birthday candles arrives to turn things around, Abby's 16 Wishes start to come true. Her day gets better and better...until she makes one wish that threatens to change everything.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & drama

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  6. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)

    A rogue prince reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & action

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  7. Legend of the White Dragon (2026)

    Forced to hide in the shadows, fugitive hero Erik Reed must clear his name to reunite with his family. Standing in his way is a mysterious villain obsessed with destroying the White Dragon for good.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & fantasy

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  8. Mythica: The Godslayer (2016)

    As the Lich King's zombie legions ravage the world, a cursed young sorceress embarks on a quest to obtain a weapon from the gods. But when she joins her sworn enemy in a desperate attempt to save the world, she must recover the good in herself before her friends are all dead, and defeat the Lich King before the gods are destroyed and the world forever enslaved.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & action

  9. Vesper (2022)

    After the collapse of Earth's ecosystem, Vesper, a 13-year-old girl struggling to survive with her paralyzed Father, meets a mysterious Woman with a secret that forces Vesper to use her wits, strength and bio-hacking abilities to fight for the possibility of a future.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & fantasy

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  10. The Zero Theorem (2013)

    A computer hacker's goal to discover the reason for human existence continually finds his work interrupted thanks to the Management; this time, they send a teenager and lusty love interest to distract him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & fantasy

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  11. Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked (2011)

    Wenches Scarlett and Giselle fix each other up for their wedding, in which they would each marry their groom. Upon realizing that both their grooms were the same man, Jack Sparrow, the two wenches found themselves in an auction led by the Auctioneer. This short film serves as a prequel to The Curse of the Black Pearl, and explains just why Jack Sparrow's boat the Jolly Mon was seen sinking at the beginning of the whole story; why the wenches were so upset with him; and how Cotton lost his tongue.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & fantasy

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  12. Nine Days (2021)

    A bureaucrat interviews five souls to decide which of them will be given a life on Earth. But he soon faces an existential challenge of his own.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & fantasy

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  13. Suicide Squad (2016)

    From DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government, undertaking high-risk black ops missions in exchange for commuted prison sentences.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & fantasy

  14. Man with No Past (2025)

    Waking up in an unfamiliar city, a man with no memory must confront the mysteries of his own identity. However, his desperate search to uncover the past pits him against a powerful enemy, leading to a showdown that ultimately reveals the truth.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  15. Shadow Master (2022)

    After being slain by a group of criminals, a man is reborn with animal-like superpowers and makes it his mission to right the wrongs of his city.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & fantasy

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  16. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

    Doctor Strange, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & action

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  17. Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows (2005)

    The Toa Metru return to their glorious city of Metru Nui to finally accomplish their mission, only to find the city in ruins, overrun by the dreaded Visorak horde. Captured by their new enemy and transformed into hideous Toa Hordika, our heroes must find a figure out of myth to be cured of their mutations and fulfill their destiny before the beast within overtakes them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & fantasy

  18. The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021)

    Escaping from poverty to become a witcher, Vesemir slays monsters for coin and glory, but when a new menace rises, he must face the demons of his past.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & fantasy

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  19. Dirt (2018)

    In search of a lifeline for his struggling off road racing team, a man takes on a young car thief looking for a second chance, but as their worlds collide, they must struggle to forge a successful alliance.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & action

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  20. Embattled (2020)

    The eldest son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion must fight his way out of the abusive cycle his father has continued.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  21. Soft Side (2025)

    Angry and brooding school drop-out, Hunter Hall, spends his nights driving and picking fights when an estranged family member suddenly causes him to question his lifestyle.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & drama

  22. The Kings of the World (2022)

    Rá, Culebro, Sere, Winny and Nano. Five boys who live on the streets of Medellín. Five kings with no kingdom, no law, no family, set out on a journey in search of the promised land. A subversive tale told through a wild and endearing clan, somewhere between reality and delirium. A journey to nowhere, where everything happens.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

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  23. A Night in the Fields (2020)

    In a working-class town, Anthony and Dylan, two inseparable 14-year-old teenagers decide to go on a walk for a retro house party in a nightclub called the Komplex. While one wants to join Océane, a young girl with whom he is in love, the other wants to escape from Joe, his brother's dealer, from whom he stole money and part of his stock.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  24. Hercules (1997)

    Bestowed with superhuman strength, a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father, the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus, a flying horse, and Phil, a personal trainer, Hercules is tricked by the hilarious, hotheaded villain Hades, who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

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  25. Deltopia (2023)

    Every spring break, tens of thousands of college kids descend upon Isla Vista, California, for Deltopia - the ultimate street party with no rules and no boundaries. A group of recent high school grads join the party, looking to celebrate their newfound freedom. But nothing can prepare these friends for Deltopia's volatile mix of sex, drugs, and rebellion, as they unite for a life-changing adventure that brings exhilaration, heartbreak, and, ultimately, hope.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  26. Toxtorox (TBA)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

  27. One of the Boys (2022)

    On a hot summer day in the countryside, Ines, a young teenager, gets involved in a friendly ball game between boys her age, and among them Malik, the one she has a crush on.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  28. Mean Creek (2004)

    Teenagers living in small-town Oregon take a boat trip for a birthday celebration. When they get an idea to play a mean trick on the town bully, it suddenly goes too far. Soon they're forced to deal with the unexpected consequences of their actions.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

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  29. Hello, Goodbye (2017)

    Hazuki and Aoi are classmates but their relationship outside class is fraught, and outside school non-existent. But when both girls are drawn to helping an elderly woman, they're forced to interact, confronting their differences and similarities as well as their deepest secrets.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  30. Chicken Club (2025)

    Davie, Stevie and Johnny are three teenagers encountering the end of their time in high school, facing decisions that may change their life, as well as a mysterious group that seems to be following them wherever they go.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Rocket Science?

The closest matches to Rocket Science are 40 Acres (2025), The Shepherd (2023) and Dragonheart: Vengeance (2021). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Rocket Science?

Start with 40 Acres (2025), the closest match to Rocket Science.

What is the highest-rated movie like Rocket Science?

Hercules (1997), rated 7.5/10 by 8,210 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Rocket Science?

Legend of the White Dragon (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Rocket Science?

Yes: 40 Acres (2025), The Shepherd (2023) and Dragonheart: Vengeance (2021).

How are movies similar to Rocket Science chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Rocket Science, 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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