Movies like The Great Outdoors: American Summer (2010)
The best movies like The Great Outdoors: American Summer (2010) are Supercross (2005), TT3D: Closer to the Edge (2011) and Rad (1986). If The Great Outdoors: American Summer hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedScooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon (2016)7.5/10 from 208 votes
- NewestTyson's Run (2022)Released 2022
Supercross (2005)
Faced with the suspicious death of their father, two brothers must motivate one another to get back on their bikes and take the Las Vegas Motocross Championships by storm.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTT3D: Closer to the Edge (2011)
By vividly recounting the TT's legendary rivalries and the Isle of Man's unique road racing history, this 3D feature documentary discovers why modern TT riders still risk their lives to win the world's most dangerous race. The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the greatest motorcycle road race in the world, the ultimate challenge for rider and machine. It has always called for a commitment far beyond any other racing event, and many have made the ultimate sacrifice in their quest for victory. A story about freedom of choice, the strength of human spirit and the will to win. It's also an examination of what motivates those rare few, this elite band of brothers who risk everything to win.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRad (1986)
A BMX racer, who lives in a small town with his mother and sister, is faced with a tough decision, qualify for Helltrack or take his SATs in order to attend college.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMotocrossed (2001)
Teenage Andrea Carson who loves motocross, despite her father finding her unsuited for the sport, being that she is "just a girl". When her twin brother Andrew breaks his leg just before a big race, their father is forced to go to Europe to find a replacement rider. In the meantime, Andrea secretly races in Andrew's place with her mother's help.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 31 (2015)
WrestleMania 31 was the thirty-first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It took place on March 29, 2015, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAirborne (1993)
Good-natured teen surfer Mitchell Goosen finds himself staying with his aunt and uncle in Cincinnati, Ohio when his parents head to Australia for work. There he meets his cousin, Wiley, and together they try to navigate the perils of high school—avoid the bullies, get the girl, and win a little respect.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 thisThe Born Losers (1967)
A biker gang incites a reign of terror in a California coastal town that culminates in four teenage girls being raped. Vietnam veteran Billy Jack has had enough, however, and takes on the depraved bikers single-handedly. He rescues young Vicky Barrington from their clutches, but then has to contend with not only the thugs, but also the ineffectual and racist local lawmen, who have it out for the half-Native American Billy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNitro Circus: The Movie (2012)
You will see Travis Pastrana and the whole Nitro Circus crew perform some of the most ridiculous, awe-inspiring, and simply insane stunts ever caught on camera. Coming to you in three dimensional glory, it will feel like you are there sitting shotgun with the crew.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Cannonball Run (1981)
A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE SummerSlam 2021 (2021)
The biggest party of the Summer is not only back, but for the first time ever, will be taking place in an NFL arena at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Witness "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns take on John Cena for the WWE Universal Championship, Nikki A.S.H. facing off against Charlotte Flair & Rhea Ripley in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Raw Women's Championship, and The All Mighty WWE Champion Bobby Lashley defending his title against the unstoppable Goldberg.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisReturn of the Seven (1966)
Chico, one of the remaining members of The Magnificent Seven, now lives in the town that they (The Seven) helped. One day someone comes and takes most of the men prisoner. His wife seeks out Chris, the leader of The Seven for help. Chris also meets Vin another member of The Seven. They find four other men and they go to help Chico.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBennett's War (2019)
After surviving an IED explosion in combat overseas, a young soldier with the Army Motorcycle Unit is medically discharged with a broken back and leg. Against all odds he trains to make an impossible comeback as a motocross racer in order to support his family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisScooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon (2016)
When Scooby and Mystery Inc. visit an off-road racing competition, it's not long before strange events start to occur. A mysterious phantom racer, known only as Inferno, is causing chaos and is determined to sabotage the race. It's up to Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and their new driving partner, The Undertaker, to save the race and solve the mystery.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTyson's Run (2022)
When fifteen-year-old Tyson attends public school for the first time, his life is changed forever. While helping his father clean up after the football team, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Never letting his autism hold him back, Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon in hopes of winning his father's approval. With the help of an unlikely friend and his parents, Tyson learns that with faith in yourself and the courage to take the first step, anything is possible.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTurbo Kid (2015)
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, an orphaned teen must battle a ruthless warlord to save the girl of his dreams.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHitting the Apex (2015)
The inside story of six fighters – six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time – and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the story of what is at stake for all of them: all that can be won, and all that can be lost, when you go chasing glory at over two hundred miles an hour – on a motorcycle. But this documentary is also an opportunity to understand the passionate relationship that links the pilots, the technical teams and the legions of fans to the spirit of GP Moto.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEmbattled (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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFastest (2011)
What does it take to be the fastest? From award-winning filmmaker Mark Neale, comes Fastest, a spectacular maximum-speed, full-length documentary delving deep into the world of MotoGP™. This thrilling documentary, narrated by Ewan McGregor, highlights the thrills, spills and incredible commitment and courage the sport demands of it stars. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and never before seen angles, interviews and insight, this truly cinematic experience charts the exhilarating highs, crushing lows, career-threatening crashes and spectacular comebacks, including Rossi’s 41 days turn around to race following a leg shattering crash.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXVIII (2012)
The Rock and John Cena collide in the most anticipated WrestleMania face-off in history, an epic match that will forever define the legacies of these icons. The Deadman stakes his entire legacy on one battle with Triple H inside the nightmarish prison they immortalized, Hell In A Cell, with The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels as special guest referee. WWE Champion CM Punk faces off against Chris Jericho in the explosive clash of revolutionaries that will determine which man truly is “The Best In The World.” Daniel Bryan defends his title against a riled-up and ruthless Sheamus, who will have to fight through The Submission Specialist’s tactics to claim his first World Heavyweight Championship. Team Teddy takes on Team Johnny to determine which man will win total control of Raw and SmackDown. This was the twenty-eighth annual WrestleMania. It took place on April 1, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It is the highest grossing PPV event in professional wrestling history.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisCrusty Demons: Thirst for Destruction (2009)
Forget the exotic locations and picturesque destinations. Forget the skits and jokes. Forget the great landings and near misses; if they pulled it off, its not in this show! This is non-stop, back to back carnage and crashes that will make you feel like you landed on the crossbar with no legs. Never before has there been such a compilation of Crusty crashes; enjoy!
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Crusty Demons of Dirt (1995)
In 1994 filmmakers Jon Freeman and Dana Nicholson had been accumulating footage to showcase a behind the scenes expose of the lifestyle of an American pro motocross rider in action, 145ft plus jumps, 45ft high in the air soaring over sand dunes, mountains, houses, buses and anything else secure and steep enough to hold the weight of bike and rider. The end result was Fleshwound Films and the first video Crusty Demons of Dirt. The launch of this video was to change the face of motocross and create Freestyle Motocross (FMX). For over a decade, they took their dirtbikes around the world in search of unique locations and ultimately experienced the most ridiculous adventures. Exotic locations in nineteen countries : the ruins of Machu Picchu, packed arenas in Australia, the mysterious Easter Island, wild deserts in Africa no matter where we go, nothing is ever left the same.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Nitro Circus 7 Country Fried (2009)
Travis Pastrana took a few hours out of his marathon mountain bike ride and Rally Car race schedule to finally land his infamous 720 flip trick that went so wrong at X Games in the summer. Travis rode out of the completed trick, but re-named it the TP7 as he still needs 20 degrees of rotation to call it perfect! Chad Reed made a guest appearance as a Nitro Circus Crew member and took part in some explosive Supercross action caught in its full glory on super high speed cameras. The results were incredible! As a final gesture to confirm that Chad has really joined the Circus, he rode over to the scene of Travis' TP7 and proceeded to land his first ever backflip — all on his full factory 450 Suzuki!
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Travis and the Nitro Circus 2 (2004)
Sure, the Nitro Circus isn't a real circus. But that doesn't stop this reel of hard-core motocross stunts from being one of the greatest shows on earth, a chance to bask in the insanity that only the Nitro crew can bring. In addition to ringleader Travis Pastrana, featured motocross daredevils include Gregg Godfrey, Andy Bell, "Cowboy" Kenny Bartram and Ronnie Renner.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Thrillbillies (2007)
Travis and the Nitro Circus Crew head full throttle into the gears of insanity. Witness Travis’ triumphant return to the Grand Canyon where he barely survives. Then watch the madness at the legendary Castaic shoot where dirt bikes, monster trucks, helicopters and a trophy truck hit the air in orchestrated chaos.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Travis Pastrana and The Nitro Circus (2003)
Godfrey Entertainment and Travis and the Nitro Circus take freestyle motocross and other action sports to a whole new dimension. The jaw-dropping footage of questionable tricks and failed landings provide nonstop, mind-blowing entertainment.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Thrillbillies Double Wide (2008)
Join Travis Pastrana and the Nitro Circus Thrillbillies gang as they invade and take over a motocross race in Costa Rica, compete in their own brand of Winter and Summer Olympics, and big wheel base jump ridiculous cliffs at Lake Powell! Travis also planes his motocross bike off of a floating ramp in the middle of a lake! Other adventures include Rally Car action with Ken Block, and an Evil Knievel tribute with guest, Johnny Knoxville. Plus, all the Nitro Circus non-sense you've come to expect. Double wide = double-fun!
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Duct Out (2020)
Stuck in the notorious LA traffic, freeride motocrossers Tyler Bereman and Robbie Maddison escape the gridlock by parking their truck, hopping on their dirt bikes and ripping through the city.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Moto 9: The Movie (2017)
Journey to the world's most incredible riding locations with riders worthy of such a venue in MOTO 9, the latest of the world's most progressive moto video franchise. From the soul-shredder life to the woods to the AMA Championship program, MOTO 9 brings every piece of the dirtbike spectrum to the screen. Combined with top tier cinematography and music to match, it's core MOTO - the type of stuff that will have viewers running to fire up their bikes.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
On The Pipe 7: The Last Hit (2017)
Join Director Jay Schweitzer on a historical journey across the globe that documents the most progressive dirt bike riding of all time.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Great Outdoors: American Summer?
The closest matches to The Great Outdoors: American Summer are Supercross (2005), TT3D: Closer to the Edge (2011) and Rad (1986). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Great Outdoors: American Summer?
Start with Supercross (2005), the closest match to The Great Outdoors: American Summer.
What is the highest-rated movie like The Great Outdoors: American Summer?
Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon (2016), rated 7.5/10 by 208 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Great Outdoors: American Summer?
Tyson's Run (2022) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Great Outdoors: American Summer?
Yes: Supercross (2005), TT3D: Closer to the Edge (2011) and Rad (1986).
How are movies similar to The Great Outdoors: American Summer chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Great Outdoors: American Summer, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.