Movies Like The Shadow Riders (1982)

The Shadow Riders is a 1982 tv movie, western film from Andrew V. McLaglen with a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Hidden Kisses and Midnight Matinee.

TV Movie Western

Hidden Kisses

2016

Nathan, 16, lives alone with his father Stephane. A newcomer in high school, he is invited to a party and falls in love with Louis, a boy in his class. They find themselves out of sight and kiss each other, but someone takes a picture of them. Soon, the photo is published on Facebook and a storm overtakes their lives as they face bullying and rejection.

7.5

MagicScore

Midnight Matinee

1988

Even though a devastating murder took place during a small town's horror film festival two years earlier, townspeople want another festival.

5.4

MagicScore

The Landlord

2017

Alyssa moves into a luxury apartment complex but is unaware she is being watched by her disturbed landlord, Robert, via hidden cameras. Robert will do anything to fill the void left by his estranged daughter–even if that means replacing her.

5.9

MagicScore

Her Worst Nightmare

2018

A young woman, Dakota, is trying to move on with her life and get away from her past after being rescued from a grim basement, where she was kidnapped and abused by a monstrous man. However, when the normal life she had starts to unravel, Dakota needs to uncover her tormentor and end her nightmare for good, since she fears for her life and is determined to no longer be the victim.

5.7

MagicScore

Legends of the Hidden Temple

2016

Three siblings who break away from a lackluster temple tour in a jungle finds themselves immersed in a real-life mission comprised of obstacles that they must complete in order to escape alive.

6.7

MagicScore

Hidden Intentions

2018

When her estranged Aunt Jordyn shows up on their doorstep shortly after her mom's funeral, Sophie suspects something is not right. As she uncovers Aunt Jordyn's true intentions and mysterious past, Sophie discovers Aunt Jordyn isn't who she says she is and quickly finds her life in danger.

5.8

MagicScore

Her Boyfriend's Secret

2018

When home renovator Melissa Davis strikes up a new relationship with her client, John Anderson, she believes she’s found the guy of her dreams. However, when John’s ex, Carrie, appears with a grave warning, Melissa learns that her dream man has a dark secret that he’ll kill to protect.

5.9

MagicScore

Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses

2019

Single mom Abbey takes a leap of faith to pursue her passion for interior design. When she gets hired to decorate the estate of local businessman Nick, Abbey must complete the job by Christmas Eve. With the holidays fast approaching, Abbey must figure out how to break down the wall between her and Nick, as this could be the opportunity that jump-starts her career.

6.3

MagicScore

Silk Hope

1999

Frannie Vaughn (Fawcett) comes back home after being away a long time, only to find that her mother has died. She also finds out that her sister, Natalie (Crow) and her husband, Jake (Bryce), are planning to sell the acres once owned by Frannie and Natalie's family. To buy the land back from her sister, Frannie gets a job and falls in love with a fellow worker, Rubin (Johnson). In the end, Frannie's dreams come true and Natalie comes to her senses and moves in to the old family house with Frannie and Rubin.

4.0

MagicScore

#10

Victim of Love: The Shannon Mohr Story

1993

When a woman dies in a supposed accident, her parents suspect their son-in-law of foul play. When the police begin to agree, the murder suspect vanishes.

7.2

MagicScore

#11

Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing

2020

When a musical dragon with a beautiful voice hypnotizes the dragons and people of Huttsgalor, the Rescue Riders have to find a way to break the spell.

7.3

MagicScore

#12

Is There a Killer in My Family?

2020

True-crime author, Carly, and her husband Kevin take a vacation at a historical mansion on Crawford Island. Kevin thinks it will be a chance for them to reconnect, but Carly plans to research the puzzling unsolved murder of Diana Crawford.

6.6

MagicScore

#13

V.C. Andrews' Hidden Jewel

2021

When Pearl's younger brother becomes deathly ill, she travels back to the bayou to find Ruby and uncover the mysterious secrets of her past.

6.9

MagicScore

#14

Shadow on the Mesa

2013

Wes Rawlins is considered one of the best bounty hunters in the West. His life changes when he finds out that his mother is dead and the man responsible is still at large. Wes believes that his long lost father Ray Eastman is responsible and sets out to find him seeking revenge...

6.1

MagicScore

#15

Who Is Killing the Cheerleaders?

2020

Ellie, a former cheerleader, returns to her high school as a teacher ten years after she was nearly killed in a series of brutal slayings on the squad. When the attacks start up again shortly after her arrival, she must find the killer before they get to her first.

6.2

MagicScore

#16

When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time

2019

Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures. From voracious crocodiles and acrobatic birds to stupendous whales and majestic elephants, this documentary follows top scientists on a global adventure as they follow clues from the fossil record and change what we thought we knew about the evolution of iconic beasts.

8.6

MagicScore

#17

Gunsmoke in Tucson

1958

As young boys, two brothers, Jed (AKA: Chip) and John, witness their father being hung by a vigilante gang. Chip, angry and bitter, grows up to be an outlaw and leader of the feared Blue Chip Gang. John goes the other way and becomes a U.S. Marshal. Two brothers on opposite sides of the law, destined to become embroiled in an Arizona range war between cattlemen and farmers.

5.3

MagicScore

#18

Shadow Island Mysteries: Wedding for One

2010

TV Movie directed by Gary Yates. Claire is hosting her best friend's wedding. Guests arrive, old family conflicts resurface and the night before the wedding, the Groom goes missing. Only Claire knows of Danny's disappearance and she is determined to find him and bring him back before her best friend finds out.

3.9

MagicScore

#19

Old Henry

2021

A widowed farmer and his son warily take in a mysterious, injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse of men claiming to be the law come for the money, the farmer must decide who to trust. Defending a siege of his homestead, the farmer reveals a talent for gun-slinging that surprises everyone calling his true identity into question.

7.3

MagicScore

#20

A Very Merry Mix-Up

2013

Shop owner Alice Chapman is nervous to meet her future in-laws at Christmas, especially because she is arriving ahead of her new fiance Will Mitchum. Alice's trip becomes more stressful when her luggage is lost and her phone is damaged, leaving her no way to find Will's family!

6.0

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Shadow Riders?

The top films similar to The Shadow Riders by MovieMagicScore are Hidden Kisses (7.5), Midnight Matinee (5.4), The Landlord (5.9). Each shares tv movie/western themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Shadow Riders worth watching?

The Shadow Riders holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10 from 47 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Shadow Riders?

The Shadow Riders (1982) is a tv movie, western film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, starring Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, Ben Johnson.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Shadow Riders?

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About movies like The Shadow Riders

This ranked list pairs The Shadow Riders (1982), a tv movie and western film from Andrew V. McLaglen, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Tom Selleck 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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