Movies Like Follow That Dream (1962)

Follow That Dream is a 1962 comedy film from Gordon Douglas with a MovieMagicScore of 6.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Shane and Conagher.

Comedy

Shane

1953

A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.

7.4

MagicScore

Conagher

1991

Mrs. Evie Teale is struggling to stay alive while raising her two children alone on a remote homestead. Conn Conagher is an honest, hardworking cowboy. Their lives are intertwined as they fight the elements, indians, outlaws, and loneliness.

6.6

MagicScore

Homestead

2024

A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?

6.5

MagicScore

Man Without a Star

1955

A wandering cowboy gets caught up in a range war.

6.4

MagicScore

Lowlifes

2024

The survival instincts of a road-tripping family are put to the test when they have no other choice but to stay the night at a remote homestead.

6.4

MagicScore

Little Miss Sunshine

2006

A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant.

7.7

MagicScore

Interstate 60

2002

An aspiring painter meets various characters and learns valuable lessons while traveling across America.

7.4

MagicScore

In July

2000

Daniel’s drab existence as a physics teacher takes an adventurous turn when he falls in love with a Turkish girl named Melek. He spontaneously decides to follow her to Instanbul by car. On the road across Europe, he picks up his free-spirited friend Juli, who is secretly in love with him.

7.2

MagicScore

Bagdad Cafe

1987

A German woman named Jasmin stumbles upon a dilapidated motel/diner in the middle of nowhere. Her unusual appearance and demeanor are at first suspicious to Brenda, the exasperated owner who has difficulty making ends meet. But when an unlikely magic sparks between the two women, this lonely desert outpost is transformed into a thriving and popular oasis.

7.2

MagicScore

#10

Superstau

1991

Every year, many Germans are preparing to spend their vacations in the sunny south. And they all have to use the same highways. And every year everything ends in a big traffic jam.

6.7

MagicScore

#11

Super Troopers

2001

Five bored, occasionally high and always ineffective Vermont state troopers must prove their worth to the governor or lose their jobs. After stumbling on a drug ring, they plan to make a bust, but a rival police force is out to steal the glory.

6.5

MagicScore

#12

Due Date

2010

Peter Highman must scramble across the US in five days to be present for the birth of his first child. He gets off to a bad start when his wallet and luggage are stolen, and put on the 'no-fly' list. Peter embarks on a terrifying journey when he accepts a ride from an actor.

6.4

MagicScore

#13

Convoy

1978

Trucker Rubber Duck and his buddies Pig Pen, Widow Woman and Spider Mike use their CB radios to warn one another of the presence of cops. But conniving Sheriff Wallace is hip to the truckers' tactics, and begins tricking the drivers through his own CB broadcasts. Facing constant harassment from the law, Rubber Duck and his pals use their radios to coordinate a vast convoy and rule the road.

6.3

MagicScore

#14

Prince Avalanche

2013

Two highway road workers spend the summer of 1988 away from their city lives. The isolated landscape becomes a place of misadventure as the men find themselves at odds with each other and the women they left behind.

6.2

MagicScore

#15

Highway to Hell

1991

Charlie and Rachel run away from home to get married in Las Vegas. But they get attacked by a zombie who takes Rachel with him to hell, where she will become one of Satan's brides

5.8

MagicScore

#16

Father Hood

1993

Deadbeat dad kidnaps his kids from the bus to an abusive foster home and they go on a run. The cops are after them, they bicker constantly and his idea of a way out is grim, yet this dangerous ride might just turn them into a family.

5.8

MagicScore

#17

Just Like a Woman

2013

Two women get on the highway heading to Santa Fe. Marilyn dreams of winning a contest held by a famous belly dancing company, while her friend, Mona, has a darker secret.

5.5

MagicScore

#18

Cannonball Run II

1984

When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.

5.4

MagicScore

#19

Thelma & Louise

1991

Taking a break from their dreary lives, close friends Thelma and Louise embark on a short weekend trip that ends in unforeseen incriminating circumstances. As fugitives, both women rediscover the strength of their bond and their newfound resilience.

7.6

MagicScore

#20

Lost Highway

1997

A tormented jazz musician finds himself lost in an enigmatic story involving murder, surveillance, gangsters, doppelgängers, and an impossible transformation inside a prison cell.

7.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Follow That Dream?

The top films similar to Follow That Dream by MovieMagicScore are Shane (7.4), Conagher (6.6), Homestead (6.5). Each shares comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Follow That Dream worth watching?

Follow That Dream holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.1/10 from 46 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Follow That Dream?

Follow That Dream (1962) is a comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas, starring Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, Anne Helm.

Where can I find more recommendations like Follow That Dream?

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

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About movies like Follow That Dream

This ranked list pairs Follow That Dream (1962), a comedy film from Gordon Douglas, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Elvis Presley 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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