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Movies like Outsider (1987)

The best movies like Outsider (1987) are Flicka (2006), Black Beauty (1994) and The Black Stallion (1979). If Outsider hooked you with its family, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Flicka (2006)

    Katy McLaughlin desires to work on her family's mountainside horse ranch, although her father insists she finish boarding school. Katy finds a mustang in the hills near her ranch. The headstrong 16 year old then sets her mind to tame a mustang and prove to her father she can run the ranch. But when tragedy happens, it will take all the love and strength the family can muster to restore hope.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  2. Black Beauty (1994)

    The fates of horses, and the people who own and command them, are revealed as Black Beauty narrates the circle of his life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  3. The Black Stallion (1979)

    While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. When it tragically sinks both he and the horse survive only to be stranded on a deserted island. He befriends it, so when finally rescued both return to his home where they soon meet Henry Dailey, a once successful trainer. Together they begin training the horse to race against the fastest ones in the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  4. A Sunday Horse (2016)

    After a near-fatal accident, on a horse the experts thought was nothing special, a determined rider from the wrong side of the tracks defies all the odds to pursue her dreams of winning a national jumping championship.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  5. Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale (2013)

    Barbie, and her sisters set off to the Alps for a riding tournament at their Aunt's Academy, but when Skipper finds out the Academy is due to be sold they set out to win. Barbie is distracted by the myth of an ancient species of horses.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  6. Flicka 2 (2010)

    Carrie is a big-city teenager whose life is turned upside down when she moves to a horse ranch in Wyoming to live with her father. But everything changes when Carrie meets Flicka, a wild, jet-black mustang who's just as free-spirited and strong-willed as Carrie. The two form a special bond and Carrie opens her heart to her father and a handsome, local boy, but when a jealous rival puts Flicka's life in jeopardy, Carrie must do whatever it takes to save her best friend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  7. 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 · both family

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  8. Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story (2005)

    Ben Crane believes that a severely injured racehorse deserves another chance. He and his daughter Cale adopt the mare and save it from being sacrificed by the owner.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  9. Flicka: Country Pride (2012)

    Flicka and Toby help out a struggling stable owner and her teenage daughter.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  10. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games (2015)

    Canterlot High meets its rival school, Crystal Prep Academy, in a competition that’s a long-standing tradition – The Friendship Games. Sunset Shimmer is tasked with keeping magic out of the games to avoid the appearance of impropriety while she and her friends compete against Crystal Prep’s top students led by someone with an equal amount of interest in Equestrian magic – this world’s TWILIGHT SPARKLE.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  11. Adventures of Dally and Spanky (2019)

    A girl inherits a miniature horse that develops an unlikely friendship with her half-sister's Jack Russell Terrier, who takes to riding on the horse's back.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  12. Christmas in the Heartland (2017)

    Kara and Jessie are two teenage girls from very different worlds, but with a little Christmas magic, they find they have much more in common than they ever imagined.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  13. The Greening of Whitney Brown (2011)

    Whitney, a spoiled pre-teen from Philadelphia, is forced to move to the country when her parents feel the squeeze of economic hard times. A fish out of water, far from her comfort zone, she befriends an amazing horse, and undertakes a misguided journey back to her old life, only to discover that her family is her home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

  14. PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue (2020)

    A royal relative steals a gem with the power to make things fly, the Paw Patrol takes to the skies to stop him and save Barkingburg.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  15. Into the West (1992)

    Accused of a crime they didn't commit, two city kids and a magical horse are about to become the coolest outlaws ever to ride Into The West.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  16. Racing Stripes (2005)

    Shattered illusions are hard to repair -- especially for a good-hearted zebra named Stripes who's spent his life on a Kentucky farm amidst the sorely mistaken notion that he's a debonair thoroughbred. Once he faces the fact that his stark stripes mark him as different, he decides he'll race anyway. And with help from the young girl who raised him, he just might end up in the winner's circle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  17. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)

    The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  18. Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus (2005)

    Princess Annika escapes the clutches of the evil wizard, explores the wonders of Cloud Kingdom, and teams up with a magnificent winged horse - who turns out to be her sister, Princess Brietta - to defeat the wizard and break the spells that imprisoned her family.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  19. My Little Pony: A New Generation (2021)

    Equestria's divided. But a bright-eyed hero believes Earth Ponies, Pegasi and Unicorns should be pals — and, hoof to heart, she’s determined to prove it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  20. Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991)

    A runaway orphan, young Sonora, persists in a menial job mucking stables in Doc Carver's travelling stunt show. Her great wish is to become a death-defying "diving girl," but Doc refuses her pleas. Undaunted, Sonora's gutsy resolve finally convinces him to give her a break. On the brink of stardom, however, a cruel twist of fate threatens to destroy her dream.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family

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  21. New Mischief by Emil (1972)

    Emil's reputation for being a troublemaker makes the Svensson family's neighbours take up a collection for sending the boy off to America. But even if he among other unfortunate mishaps causes his father to get stuck in the outhouse window and get bitten by crawfish, all is forgotten when he skillfully wins the family a free horse. And when Alfred the farmhand gets seriously ill, Emil puts his own life on the line, venturing into a snow storm to get his best friend to a doctor before it is too late.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

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  22. Pippi Longstocking (1969)

    Pippi Longstocking, a super-strong redheaded little girl, moves into her father's cottage Villa Villekulla, and has adventures with her next-door neighbors Tommy and Annika in this compilation film of the classic Swedish TV series. This was followed by Pippi Goes on Board.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

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  23. Pippi in the South Seas (1970)

    Pippi Longstocking, accompanied by friends Tommy and Annika, adventures on the South Seas to search for her father, who has been kidnapped by pirates.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

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  24. The Goose Princess (1989)

    Princess Aurinia goes with her maid Lisa to the castle of King Ewald, his son Ivo, to whom she is promised as a wife. On the way, Lisa forces the princess into a role reversal, her secret plan is that she herself wants to be queen.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

  25. Ice Princess (2005)

    With the help of her coach, her mom, and the boy who drives the Zamboni, nothing can stop Casey Carlyle from realizing her dream to be a champion figure skater.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

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  26. Pippi Longstocking (1997)

    Pippi Longstocking is an extraordinary little girl who lives alone in her house, while her father sails the seven seas. Pippi's irrepressibly fun nature makes her easy to befriend, as neighbors Tommy and Annika find, but can also earn ire, especially from social worker Mrs. Prysselius.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

  27. American Mustang (2013)

    Fueled by stunning footage, this stirring documentary considers wild horses' role in the American psyche and their dwindling numbers in today's West. In an artful blend of exquisite nature documentary and character-driven narrative, the majestic wild horses of the American West are revealed in stereoscopic 3D as never before. The wonder in a girl’s eye pulls us into the drama that unfolds on hundreds of millions of acres of public land. The battle lines have long been carved into the landscape, and the players are deeply entrenched. Yet as the subtle choreography that has evolved over thousands of years begins, we are captivated. The intricate dance between a man and a wild horse presents lessons for us all, even the battle-hardened special interest groups fighting for the place of the AMERICAN MUSTANG.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

  28. Spirit Riding Free: Spirit of Christmas (2019)

    Lucky and her friends venture into town on Christmas Eve in an attempt to fulfill their holiday plans. But when distractions lead to delays, they must figure out how to get home in time for Christmas in the middle of a serious snowstorm!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

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  29. The Longshots (2008)

    The true story of Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

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  30. 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: Similar story and style · both family

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Outsider?

The closest matches to Outsider are Flicka (2006), Black Beauty (1994) and The Black Stallion (1979). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Outsider?

Start with Flicka (2006), the closest match to Outsider.

What is the highest-rated movie like Outsider?

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022), rated 8.2/10 by 787 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Outsider?

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

How are movies similar to Outsider chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Outsider, 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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