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Movies like One Special Moment (2001)

The best movies like One Special Moment (2001) are The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998), Sniper: Assassin's End (2020) and Molly Maxwell (2013). If One Special Moment hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998)

    When teacher Randall Thomasson is killed during a carjacking, an unexpected visitor shows up at his funeral - his estranged brother, Karl Thomasson. An ex-Green Beret turned mercenary, Karl signs on as a new substitute teacher in order to investigate Randall's murder.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Sniper: Assassin's End (2020)

    Special Ops sniper Brandon Beckett is set up as the primary suspect for the murder of a foreign dignitary on the eve of signing a high-profile trade agreement with the United States. Narrowly escaping death, Beckett realizes that there may be a dark operative working within the government, and partners with the only person whom he can trust: his father, legendary sniper Sgt. Thomas Beckett. Both Becketts are on the run from the CIA, Russian mercenaries, and a yakuza-trained assassin with sniper skills that rival both legendary sharpshooters.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Molly Maxwell (2013)

    At Phoenix Progressive School, students take notes lying on parlor couches and are encouraged to explore their gifts through electives like break-dancing and graphic-novel writing. In the midst of all this liberal pedagogy and budding talent, Molly Maxwell feels unexceptional, until she falls for her attractive English teacher, Ben.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Summer School (1987)

    A high-school gym teacher has big plans for the summer, but is forced to cancel them to teach a "bonehead" English class for misfit goof-off students. Fortunately, his unconventional brand of teaching fun field trips begins to connect with them, and even inspires ardor in some.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Child's Play (1972)

    At an exclusive boys' school, a new gym teacher is drawn into a feud between two older instructors, and he discovers that everything at the school is not quite as staid, tranquil and harmless as it seems.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. Beauty and the Billionaire (2022)

    Addison travels with a picky billionaire as an assistant in her brother's place so he doesn't lose his job. She clashes with the billionaire until both start to see more in each other than they thought.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. A Country Wedding (2015)

    A famous country singer set to marry a glamorous Hollywood actress returns to his small town roots. When he crosses paths with his childhood sweetheart and finally feels inspired to write songs again he reevaluates his life, his values and his opinion of true love. As his wedding day approaches, he must decide if he has chosen the right woman to be his wife.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Fist Fight (2017)

    When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Dismissed (2017)

    A straight-edged teacher finds trouble when an honors student is willing to do anything to get an A.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Submission (2018)

    A well-respected professor who is a celebrated novelist and loving husband loses himself when he becomes obsessed with an ambitious and talented student.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  11. Matching Hearts (2020)

    As Valentine's Day nears, a matchmaker is tasked by her mentor to find a match for an entrepreneur who believes staying single is the key to success.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Sharing Christmas (2017)

    A real estate developer is given the opportunity of his career to transform an old shopping complex into a prime location. Unfortunately, there is one tenant who is holding out—the Christmas shop owner he met by happenstance just days ago.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. The Ron Clark Story (2006)

    Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But to break through to the students, he must use unconventional methods, including his ground-breaking classroom rules, to help them reach their potential. Based on a true story.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Election (1999)

    A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. You Cast A Spell On Me (2015)

    Despite agreeing to an arranged marriage to a childhood friend, a successful businessman tries to track down a beautiful woman that he met at a Halloween party.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. The Whole Wide World (1996)

    In 1930s Texas, pulp fiction master Robert E. Howard is introduced to Novalyne Price, a teacher with aspirations of becoming an author herself, and they begin a unique relationship filled with conversation and imagination. Although the possibility exists for romance, Howard's obsession with his work and dedication to his sick mother leads Price to look elsewhere for love, leaving Howard feeling betrayed and alone.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Rome in Love (2019)

    An unknown actress lands the role of a lifetime in Rome. Paired with an American journalist writing a profile, she will discover surprises about love and life in the eternal city.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Hateship Loveship (2014)

    A shy caretaker believes that the father of her teenage charge is falling in love with her, unaware that she is actually the victim of the girl's prank.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  19. The Marine 3: Homefront (2013)

    A Marine must do whatever it takes to save his kidnapped sister and stop a terrorist attack masterminded by a radical militia group.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. The Woman in Red (1984)

    When a happily married family man, who would never consider an affair, meets a beautiful woman in red, he is totally infatuated and desperate to make her acquaintance. However, as he tries out various schemes to sneak out to meet her, he realizes that adultery is not quite as easy as it looks.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like One Special Moment?

The closest matches to One Special Moment are The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998), Sniper: Assassin's End (2020) and Molly Maxwell (2013). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after One Special Moment?

Start with The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998), the closest match to One Special Moment.

What is the highest-rated movie like One Special Moment?

The Ron Clark Story (2006), rated 7.6/10 by 201 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like One Special Moment?

Beauty and the Billionaire (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like One Special Moment?

Yes: The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998), Sniper: Assassin's End (2020) and Molly Maxwell (2013).

How are movies similar to One Special Moment chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside One Special Moment, 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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