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Movies like Abrasion Loops (2007)

The best movies like Abrasion Loops (2007) are Take the Lead (2006), Hounddog (2008) and Mine (2016). If Abrasion Loops hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Take the Lead (2006)

    A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Hounddog (2008)

    A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Mine (2016)

    After a failed assassination attempt, a soldier finds himself stranded in the desert. Exposed to the elements, he must survive the dangers of the desert and battle the psychological and physical toll of the treacherous conditions.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. You're Darn Tootin' (1928)

    Members of a municipal band, Stanley and Oliver seem to be always following someone else's lead, rather than that of the temperamental conductor.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  5. Nirvana: Live at the Paramount (2011)

    Recorded in Seattle, WA on Halloween Night, 1991, Live at the Paramount is the only known Nirvana live show recorded on 16mm film. Now released to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the release of Nirvana's watershed album.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Whiplash (2013)

    A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Surviving Sid (2008)

    Sid the Sloth takes a school of children out on a camping trip from home, only to find that in typical Sid style, he is not a very good guide and the children he takes with him don't have a very good time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Popeye the Sailor (1933)

    Popeye and Bluto fight for the love of Olive Oyl in their debut short, featuring Betty Boop.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Amazing Grace (2018)

    A behind-the-scenes documentary about the recording of Aretha Franklin's best-selling album finally sees the light of day more than four decades after the original footage was shot.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Anima (2019)

    In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead stars in a mind-bending visual piece. Best played loud.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)

    In 1974, Chilean-French director Alejandro Jodorowsky embarked on the quixotic project of adapting Frank Herbert's influential novel Dune (1969) for the big screen. After investing two years, and millions of dollars, the gigantic project ended in failure; but the artists Jodorowsky brought together to carry it out continued to work together, and ended up laying the foundations for modern science fiction cinema.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Annabelle's Wish (1997)

    Annabelle - a calf who has a special wish for Christmas - wants to be a reindeer and help Santa Claus drive his sleigh as he delivers his presents! Annabelle's friends tell her not to get her hopes up, but to everyone's surprise, Santa does indeed meet up with Annabelle, and the calf gets to help Santa make the holiday special for one young boy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Chang Can Dunk (2023)

    Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American, bets the high school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads 5' 8" Chang on a quest to learn to dunk—not only to impress his crush, Kristy, but to gain the respect of his high school peers too. But before he can rise up and truly throw one down, he'll have to reexamine everything he knows about himself, his friendships and his family.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Five Easy Pieces (1970)

    Robert Dupea spends his days doing various odd jobs, drinking and womanizing until an encounter with his sister makes him revisit his past.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Dune: Part Two (2024)

    Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate (1923)

    When Marie St. Clair believes she has been jilted by her artist fiance Jean, she decides to leave for Paris on her own. After spending a year in the city as a mistress of the wealthy Pierre Revel, she is reunited with Jean by chance. This leaves her with the choice between a glamorous life in Paris, and the true love she left behind.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. The Safety of Objects (2002)

    In a suburban landscape, the lives of several families interlace with loss, despair and personal crisis. Esther Gold has lost focus on all but caring for her comatose son, Paul, and neglects her daughter and husband. Lawyer Jim Train is devoted to his career, not his family. Helen Christianson wants to find a new spark in life, while Annette Jennings tries to rebuild hers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Love Don't Co$t a Thing (2003)

    A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018)

    All the major DC superheroes are starring in their own films, all but the Teen Titans, so Robin is determined to remedy this situation by getting over his role as a sidekick and becoming a movie star. Thus, with a few madcap ideas and an inspirational song in their hearts, the Teen Titans head to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. The Little Rascals (1994)

    When nine-year-old Alfalfa falls for Darla, his "He-Man-Woman-Hating" friends attempt to sabotage their relationship.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Abrasion Loops?

The closest matches to Abrasion Loops are Take the Lead (2006), Hounddog (2008) and Mine (2016). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Abrasion Loops?

Start with Take the Lead (2006), the closest match to Abrasion Loops.

What is the highest-rated movie like Abrasion Loops?

Dune: Part Two (2024), rated 8.1/10 by 8,954 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Abrasion Loops?

Dune: Part Two (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Abrasion Loops?

Yes: Take the Lead (2006), Hounddog (2008) and Mine (2016).

How are movies similar to Abrasion Loops chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Abrasion Loops, 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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