20 Movies Like Super 8

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 99%
Metacritic: 92/100
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Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Awards: Won 4 Oscars. 52 wins & 38 nominations total
Writer: Melissa Mathison
Actors: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote
Language: English
Country: United States
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is about a young boy who befriends an alien stranded on Earth and helps him return home, while facing challenges and forming a deep bond.

The Goonies

The Goonies
The Goonies
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Metacritic: 62/100
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Runtime: 114 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Awards: 4 wins & 7 nominations
Writer: Chris Columbus, Steven Spielberg
Actors: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen
Language: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Italian
Country: United States
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“The Goonies” is a 1985 adventure film about a group of young friends who embark on a treasure hunt to save their neighborhood from being demolished. Along the way, they encounter dangerous traps, secret tunnels, and a family of criminals also searching for the treasure.

Stand by Me

Stand by Me
Stand by Me
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 75/100
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Runtime: 89 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 12 nominations total
Writer: Stephen King, Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans
Actors: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Stand by Me” is a coming-of-age film about four young boys who embark on a journey to find the body of a missing boy, discovering friendship, adventure, and self-discovery along the way. The film explores themes of friendship, nostalgia, and the transition from childhood to adolescence.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 90/100
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Runtime: 138 min
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 16 wins & 40 nominations total
Writer: Steven Spielberg, Hal Barwood, Jerry Belson
Actors: Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr
Language: English, French, Spanish, Hindi
Country: United States, United Kingdom, China
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“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” is a science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg about a group of people who experience mysterious encounters with UFOs, leading them to a climactic meeting with extraterrestrial beings. The film explores themes of wonder, communication, and the unknown, as the characters navigate their own personal journeys and the larger implications of contact with intelligent life from beyond Earth.

The Iron Giant

The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Metacritic: 85/100
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Runtime: 86 min
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Awards: Won 1 BAFTA Award20 wins & 18 nominations total
Writer: Tim McCanlies, Brad Bird, Ted Hughes
Actors: Eli Marienthal, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston
Language: English
Country: United States, Czech Republic, United Kingdom
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“The Iron Giant” is a 1999 animated film about a young boy named Hogarth who befriends a giant alien robot that crash-lands on Earth. Together, they must protect the robot from the government and teach him the value of humanity and compassion.

Chronicle

Chronicle
Chronicle
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 69/100
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Runtime: 84 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Awards: 2 wins & 7 nominations
Writer: Max Landis, Josh Trank
Actors: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Chronicle” is a found footage science fiction film that follows three high school friends who gain telekinetic powers after encountering a mysterious object. As they experiment with their newfound abilities, their friendship is tested and their actions spiral out of control, leading to devastating consequences.

The Monster Squad

The Monster Squad
The Monster Squad
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 56%
Metacritic: 61/100
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Runtime: 82 min
Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Awards: 3 wins & 4 nominations
Writer: Shane Black, Fred Dekker
Actors: Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht
Language: English, German
Country: United States
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The Monster Squad is a 1987 horror-comedy film about a group of young kids who must save their town from classic monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman, with the help of an ancient amulet.

The Explorers

The Explorers
The Explorers
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
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Runtime: N/A
Seasons: N/A
Genre: Documentary
Awards: N/A
Writer: N/A
Actors: N/A
Language: English
Country: USA
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The Explorers movie is about three young boys who build a homemade spaceship and embark on an extraordinary adventure through space. Along the way, they encounter alien life forms and discover the true power of their imagination.

The Secret of NIMH

The Secret of NIMH
The Secret of NIMH
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 82 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama
Awards: 1 win & 2 nominations
Writer: Robert C. O'Brien, Don Bluth, John Pomeroy
Actors: Elizabeth Hartman, Derek Jacobi, Dom DeLuise
Language: English
Country: United States
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The Secret of NIMH is a movie about a timid mouse named Mrs. Brisby who embarks on a perilous journey to save her family from the destruction of their home, seeking help from a society of intelligent rats with a mysterious secret.

The Sandlot

The Sandlot
The Sandlot
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 65%
Metacritic: 55/100
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Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination
Writer: David Mickey Evans, Robert Gunter
Actors: Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Art LaFleur
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Sandlot” is a coming-of-age film about a group of young boys who bond over their love for baseball during a summer in the 1960s. They navigate friendship, adventure, and the challenges of growing up while playing on a local sandlot and facing off against a legendary neighborhood dog.

The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Metacritic: 63/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Awards: 3 wins & 5 nominations
Writer: Jan Fischer, James Jeremias, Jeffrey Boam
Actors: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Lost Boys” is a 1987 horror comedy film about two brothers who move to a new town and discover that it is infested with vampires. As they navigate their way through the dangerous world of the undead, they must find a way to defeat the vampires and save their family.

Poltergeist

Poltergeist
Poltergeist
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 79/100
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Runtime: 114 min
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 5 wins & 9 nominations total
Writer: Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, Mark Victor
Actors: JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Poltergeist” is a horror film about a family whose suburban home is invaded by malevolent supernatural forces, particularly targeting their young daughter. As they desperately try to rescue her from the clutches of the poltergeists, they uncover dark secrets about their house and the sinister forces at play.

The NeverEnding Story

The NeverEnding Story
The NeverEnding Story
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 46/100
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Runtime: 102 min
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family
Awards: 5 wins & 9 nominations
Writer: Wolfgang Petersen, Herman Weigel, Michael Ende
Actors: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach
Language: English
Country: West Germany, United States
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“The NeverEnding Story” is a fantasy film about a young boy who discovers a magical book that transports him to the mystical world of Fantasia. As he reads the book, he becomes part of the story and must embark on a quest to save Fantasia from a destructive force known as “The Nothing.”

Flight of the Navigator

Flight of the Navigator
Flight of the Navigator
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 64/100
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Runtime: 90 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Awards: 4 nominations
Writer: Mark H. Baker, Michael Burton, Phil Joanou
Actors: Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Cliff De Young
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Flight of the Navigator” is a science fiction film about a young boy who discovers he has been missing for eight years and embarks on an adventure with an alien spacecraft that takes him on a time-traveling journey across the galaxy.”

The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 60/100
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Runtime: 126 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 3 nominations total
Writer: Robert Mark Kamen
Actors: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue
Language: English, Japanese
Country: United States
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“The Karate Kid” is a coming-of-age film about a teenager named Daniel who moves to a new city and becomes the target of a group of bullies. With the help of a wise and skilled martial arts master, Mr. Miyagi, Daniel learns karate and ultimately stands up against his tormentors in a tournament.

The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Metacritic: 77/100
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Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 10 nominations total
Writer: William Goldman
Actors: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright
Language: English
Country: United States
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The Princess Bride is a romantic fantasy adventure film that follows the story of a young woman named Buttercup, who is kidnapped and must be rescued by her true love, Westley, as they encounter various obstacles and eccentric characters along the way.

The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 93 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 5 nominations total
Writer: David Odell, Jim Henson
Actors: Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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The Dark Crystal is a fantasy film set in a mystical world, where a young Gelfling must embark on a quest to restore balance and defeat the evil Skeksis in order to save his world from darkness and destruction.

The Witches

The Witches
The Witches
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 78/100
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Runtime: 91 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 8 nominations total
Writer: Roald Dahl, Allan Scott
Actors: Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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“The Witches” is a fantasy film about a young boy who stumbles upon a secret gathering of witches and must stop their wicked plan to turn children into mice. With the help of his grandmother, he embarks on a thrilling adventure to outsmart the witches and save the day.

The Last Starfighter

The Last Starfighter
The Last Starfighter
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
Metacritic: 67/100
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Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Awards: 4 nominations
Writer: Jonathan R. Betuel
Actors: Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Kay E. Kuter
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Last Starfighter” is a science fiction film about a young man who discovers that his exceptional skills at a video game have been noticed by an alien race, who recruit him to join their intergalactic war against an evil empire. With the help of a wise alien mentor, he must navigate the challenges of space combat and fulfill his destiny as the last hope for the galaxy’s freedom.

The Mighty Ducks

The Mighty Ducks
The Mighty Ducks
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 23%
Metacritic: 46/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Awards: 2 nominations
Writer: Steven Brill
Actors: Emilio Estevez, Joss Ackland, Lane Smith
Language: English
Country: United States
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The Mighty Ducks movie is about a self-centered lawyer who is sentenced to coach a youth hockey team as part of his community service, and through this experience, he learns the value of teamwork and personal growth.

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