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Movies like Dreaming on 125th Street (2008)

The best movies like Dreaming on 125th Street (2008) are If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), Donnie Darko (2001) and Blurt! (2018). If Dreaming on 125th Street hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)

    After her fiance is falsely imprisoned, a pregnant African-American woman sets out to clear his name and prove his innocence.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Donnie Darko (2001)

    After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Blurt! (2018)

    When nice-guy Jeremy Martin puts on mysterious virtual reality glasses at the mall, he suddenly loses his “inside voice” and starts spouting every thought he has out loud. Making matters worse, Jeremy is running for student council president against his classmate Milly, who is full of great ideas to improve the school. Desperate to get back to normal, Jeremy and his sister Victoria must figure out how to convince his brain that he can speak up for himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

    Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Meet Me Next Christmas (2024)

    On a quest to reconnect with the man of her dreams, Layla races across New York City to find a ticket to a sold-out Pentatonix Christmas Eve concert.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. WWE WrestleMania XXIV (2008)

    WrestleMania XXIV was the twenty-fourth annual WrestleMania PPV. The event took place on March 30, 2008, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. The first main event was a Singles match from the SmackDown brand that featured The Undertaker challenging World Heavyweight Champion Edge for the title. The second was a Triple Threat match from the Raw brand, in which WWE Champion Randy Orton defended against challengers Triple H and John Cena. The third was a singles match featuring ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero defending against Kane. Other matches include a No DQ match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. fighting The Big Show, a Money in the Bank ladder match with Carlito, Shelton Benjamin, MVP, CM Punk, Mr. Kennedy, Jericho, and John Morrison, and a retirement match between Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. End of Days (1999)

    Cynical bodyguard Jericho is hired by a man possessed by Satan, who is in search of his bride. When Jericho realizes what is happening, he must do everything he can to save the woman and the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Parting Glances (1986)

    Michael and Robert, two gay men living in Brooklyn, spend their last day together before Robert leaves for Africa on work assignment. Michael still has feelings for his friend Nick, who has AIDS.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. The Giver (2014)

    In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)

    Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  11. The Wiz (1978)

    Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. London (2005)

    London is a drug laden adventure that centers on a party in a New York loft where a young man is trying to win back his ex-girlfriend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. The Manchurian Candidate (2004)

    Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself having terrible nightmares. He begins to doubt that his fellow squad-mate Sergeant Raymond Shaw, now a vice-presidential candidate, is the hero he remembers him being. As Marco's doubts deepen, Shaw's political power grows, and, when Marco finds a mysterious implant embedded in his back, the memory of what really happened begins to return.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

    A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Maid in Manhattan (2002)

    Marisa Ventura is a struggling single mom who works at a posh Manhattan hotel and dreams of a better life for her and her young son. One fateful day, hotel guest and senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall meets Marisa and mistakes her for a wealthy socialite. After an enchanting evening together, the two fall madly in love. But when Marisa's true identity is revealed, issues of class and social status threaten to separate them. Can two people from very different worlds overcome their differences and live happily ever after?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks (2014)

    Music rules and rainbows rock as Twilight Sparkle and pals compete for the top spot in the Canterlot High "Mane Event" talent show. The girls must rock their way to the top, and outshine rival Adagio Dazzle and her band The Dazzlings, to restore harmony back to Canterlot High.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)

    At her 25th high school reunion, Peggy Sue faints and awakens in 1960—back in her senior year, before her marriage and all her regrets. Given a second chance to relive her youth, she must decide whether to change the choices that shaped her life or embrace the past that made her who she is.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Unicorn Store (2017)

    A woman named Kit moves back to her parent's house, where she receives a mysterious invitation that would fulfill her childhood dreams.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  19. The World According to Garp (1982)

    A struggling young writer finds his life and work dominated by his unfaithful wife and his radical feminist mother, whose best-selling manifesto turns her into a cultural icon.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Moscow on the Hudson (1984)

    A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend however comes to the decision to defect in the middle of Bloomingdales. He is befriended by the black security guard and falls in love with the Italian immigrant from behind the perfume counter. We follow his life as he works his way through the American dream and tries to find work as a musician.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Dreaming on 125th Street?

The closest matches to Dreaming on 125th Street are If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), Donnie Darko (2001) and Blurt! (2018). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Dreaming on 125th Street?

Start with If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), the closest match to Dreaming on 125th Street.

What is the highest-rated movie like Dreaming on 125th Street?

My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks (2014), rated 8.1/10 by 216 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Dreaming on 125th Street?

Meet Me Next Christmas (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Dreaming on 125th Street?

Yes: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), Donnie Darko (2001) and Blurt! (2018).

How are movies similar to Dreaming on 125th Street chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Dreaming on 125th Street, 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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