Movies Like Flywheel (2003)

Flywheel is a 2003 drama, family film from Alex Kendrick with a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Suckers and The Tree of Life.

Drama Family

Suckers

1999

A fiercely dishonest car salesman hires a new employee who owes a serious debt to loan sharks.

5.7

MagicScore

The Tree of Life

2011

The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.

6.7

MagicScore

Courageous

2011

Law enforcement officers Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners stand up to the worst the streets have to offer with confidence and focus. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. They know that God desires to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, but their children are beginning to drift further and further away from them. When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God... and to their children?

7.6

MagicScore

God's Not Dead 2

2016

When a high school teacher is asked a question in class about Jesus, her reasoned response lands her in deep trouble and could expel God from the public square once and for all.

6.1

MagicScore

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

2024

Led by Donna and Reverend W.C. Martin, 22 families from a rural Black church in the small East Texas town of Possum Trot adopt 77 of the most difficult-to-place kids in the foster system and kickstart a movement in the process.

7.0

MagicScore

Miracles from Heaven

2016

When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.

7.4

MagicScore

Used Cars

1980

When the owner of a struggling used car lot is killed, it's up to the lot's hot-shot salesman to save the property from falling into the hands of the owner's ruthless brother and used-car rival.

6.4

MagicScore

Repentance

1987

The day after his funeral, the corpse of Varlam Aravidze, the mayor of a small Georgian town, turns up in his son's garden. Although it is secretly reburied, the corpse keeps returning until the police capture the local woman who is responsible. This woman says that Varlam should never be laid to rest since his Stalin-like reign of terror led to the disappearance of her family and friends.

7.0

MagicScore

Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie

2002

Get ready as Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the rest of the Veggies set sail on a whale of an adventure in Big Idea's first full-length, 3-D animated feature film. This is the story of Jonah and the Whale as you've never seen it before - a story where we learn that one of the best gifts you can give - or get - is a second chance.

6.2

MagicScore

#10

The Judge

2014

A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his estranged father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder.

7.3

MagicScore

#11

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004

Renowned oceanographer Steve Zissou has sworn vengeance upon the rare shark that devoured a member of his crew. In addition to his regular team, he is joined on his boat by Ned, a man who believes Zissou to be his father, and Jane, a journalist pregnant by a married man. They travel the sea, all too often running into pirates and, perhaps more traumatically, various figures from Zissou's past, including his estranged wife, Eleanor.

7.1

MagicScore

#12

3 Godfathers

1948

Three outlaws on the run discover a dying woman and her baby. They swear to bring the infant to safety across the desert, even at the risk of their own lives.

6.7

MagicScore

#13

First Reformed

2018

A pastor of a small church in upstate New York starts to spiral out of control after a soul-shaking encounter with an unstable environmental activist and his pregnant wife.

7.0

MagicScore

#14

Redeeming Love

2022

A retelling of the biblical book of Hosea set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush of 1850.

7.9

MagicScore

#15

War Room

2015

The family-friendly movie explores the transformational role prayer plays in the lives of the Jordan family. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a middle-class couple who seemingly have it all – great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. But appearances can be deceiving. In reality, the Jordan’s marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is collateral damage. With the help of Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman, Elizabeth discovers she can start fighting for her family instead of against them. Through a newly energized faith, Elizabeth and Tony’s real enemy doesn’t have a prayer.

7.8

MagicScore

#16

The Apostle

1997

After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.

6.3

MagicScore

#17

What to Expect When You're Expecting

2012

Challenges of impending parenthood turn the lives of five couples upside down. Two celebrities are unprepared for the surprise demands of pregnancy; hormones wreak havoc on a baby-crazy author, while her husband tries not to be outdone by his father, who's expecting twins with his young trophy wife; a photographer's husband isn't sure about his wife's adoption plans; a one-time hook-up results in a surprise pregnancy for rival food-truck owners.

6.0

MagicScore

#18

It's a Wonderful Life

1946

George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.

8.3

MagicScore

#19

The Shack

2017

A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called 'The Shack'.

7.5

MagicScore

#20

Bruce Almighty

2003

Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, NY, but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God — and the Almighty responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers.

6.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Flywheel?

The top films similar to Flywheel by MovieMagicScore are Suckers (5.7), The Tree of Life (6.7), Courageous (7.6). Each shares drama/family themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Flywheel worth watching?

Flywheel holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10 from 82 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Flywheel?

Flywheel (2003) is a drama, family film directed by Alex Kendrick, starring Alex Kendrick, Janet Lee Dapper, Richie Hunnewell.

Where can I find more recommendations like Flywheel?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more drama recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Flywheel

This ranked list pairs Flywheel (2003), a drama and family film from Alex Kendrick, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Alex Kendrick take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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