Movies like The Back Page (1978)
The best movies like The Back Page (1978) are Christmas in Notting Hill (2023), Tamara Drewe (2010) and Under the Autumn Moon (2018). If The Back Page hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)7.3/10 from 1,208 votes
- NewestChristmas in Notting Hill (2023)Released 2023
Christmas in Notting Hill (2023)
Football star, Graham Savoy, has always been too busy for love, but when he comes home to Notting Hill for Christmas, he changes his mind after meeting the one person who has no idea who he is.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTamara Drewe (2010)
A young newspaper writer returns to her hometown in the English countryside, where her childhood home is being prepped for sale.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisUnder the Autumn Moon (2018)
While visiting a dude ranch that is a potential acquisition for the outdoor adventure company she works for, Alex, an eager candidate for a big promotion discovers what matters most when she reignites her passion for the great outdoors; and becomes smitten with the ranch’s owner in the process.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMannequin (1987)
Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisZambezia (2012)
Set in a bustling bird city on the edge of the majestic Victoria Falls, "Zambezia" is the story of Kai - a naïve, but high-spirited young falcon who travels to the bird city of "Zambezia" where he discovers the truth about his origins and, in defending the city, learns how to be part of a community.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHorse Feathers (1932)
Quincy Adams Wagstaff, the new president of Huxley U, hires bumblers Baravelli and Pinky to help his school win the big football game against rival Darwin U.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMy Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Rollercoaster of Friendship (2018)
Rarity's friendship with Applejack is tested when Vignette Valencia hires her as her new designer for a theme park parade.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Knight Before Christmas (2019)
A medieval English knight is magically transported to present day where he ends up falling for a high school science teacher.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944)
A small-town girl with a soft spot for American soldiers wakes up the morning after a wild farewell party for the troops to find that she married someone she can't remember.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWent the Day Well? (1942)
The quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChristmas 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWinnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)
Christopher Robin's bear attempts to raid a beehive in a tall tree.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEarly Man (2018)
Dug, along with his sidekick Hognob, unite a cavemen tribe to save their hidden valley from being spoiled and, all together as a team, to face the menace of a mysterious and mighty enemy, on the turf of an ancient and sacred sport.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022)
The fearless one-eyed weasel Buck teams up with mischievous possum brothers Crash & Eddie as they head off on a new adventure into Buck's home: The Dinosaur World.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Christmas to Remember (2016)
A harsh TV personality, Jennifer, needs a break from her own life, so she hops into a car and drives to a small town mountain retreat. On her way there a blizzard veers off the road and she crashes. When she comes to she has complete amnesia and a friendly passerby takes her in. As time passes she still doesn’t remember who she is and the friendly passerby, a widower himself with three kids, assimilates her into his family. But as she slowly starts remembering who she is, she prefers the new life she’s built in the small town.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDog Soldiers (2002)
A band of soldiers is dispatched to war games deep in the woods. When they stumble across a rival team slaughtered in camp, they realize they're not alone.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
Whether we’re young or forever young at heart, the Hundred Acre Wood calls to that place in each of us that still believes in magic. Join pals Pooh, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, Owl, Rabbit, Tigger and Christopher Robin as they enjoy their days together and sing their way through adventures.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRock Dog 2: Rock Around the Park (2021)
When Bodi and his band 'True Blue' leave Snow Mountain to tour with pop sensation Lil' Foxy, they learn that fame comes at a price.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisScandal Sheet (1952)
A tabloid editor assigns a young reporter to solve a murder the editor committed himself.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWinnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968)
Winnie the Pooh and his friends experience high winds, heavy rains, and a flood in Hundred Acre Wood.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Back Page?
The closest matches to The Back Page are Christmas in Notting Hill (2023), Tamara Drewe (2010) and Under the Autumn Moon (2018). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Back Page?
Start with Christmas in Notting Hill (2023), the closest match to The Back Page.
What is the highest-rated movie like The Back Page?
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977), rated 7.3/10 by 1,208 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Back Page?
Christmas in Notting Hill (2023) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Back Page?
Yes: Christmas in Notting Hill (2023), Tamara Drewe (2010) and Under the Autumn Moon (2018).
How are movies similar to The Back Page chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Back Page, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.