Movies Like The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)

The Art of Racing in the Rain is a 2019 drama, romance film from Simon Curtis with a MovieMagicScore of 8.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Fox and the Hound and Ford v Ferrari.

Drama Romance

The Fox and the Hound

1981

When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hound puppy named Copper. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expected to take on his role as a hunting dog -- and the object of his search is his best friend!

7.1

MagicScore

Ford v Ferrari

2019

American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

8.0

MagicScore

A Dog's Purpose

2017

A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

7.6

MagicScore

Fluke

1995

Workaholic Thomas Johnson dies in an auto accident and reincarnates as a dog. Remembering some of his previous being, he returns to his wife and son to protect them from the man who caused his accident. But, as time goes by, his memories return, and Thomas realizes he wasn't such a good husband and father.

7.1

MagicScore

Greased Lightning

1977

The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.

6.3

MagicScore

The Crowd Roars

1932

Famous auto racing champion Joe Greer returns to his hometown to compete in a local race, discovering that his younger brother has aspirations to become a racing champion.

5.9

MagicScore

White Fang

1991

Jack London's classic adventure story about the friendship developed between a Yukon gold hunter and the mixed dog-wolf he rescues from the hands of a man who mistreats him.

6.8

MagicScore

A Dog's Journey

2019

A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.

8.1

MagicScore

The Love Bug

1968

Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of its own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.

6.6

MagicScore

#10

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

1993

Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sassy, a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.

7.0

MagicScore

#11

Megan Leavey

2017

The true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who forms a powerful bond with an aggressive combat dog, Rex. While deployed in Iraq, the two complete more than 100 missions and save countless lives, until an IED explosion puts their faithfulness to the test.

7.3

MagicScore

#12

All Dogs Go to Heaven

1989

When a casino-owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven basically by default since all dogs go to heaven. However, since he wants to get back at his killer, he cons his way back to the living with the warning that doing that damns him to Hell. Once back, he teams with his old partner, Itchy, to prep his retaliation. He also stumbles onto an orphan girl who can talk to the animals, thus allowing him to get the inside info on the races to ensure his wins to finance his plans. However, all the while, he is still haunted by nightmares of what's waiting for him on the other side unless he can prove that he is worthy of Heaven again.

6.8

MagicScore

#13

Monster Pets: A Hotel Transylvania Short

2021

Drac tries out some new monster pets to help occupy Tinkles for playtime.

7.4

MagicScore

#14

The Secret Life of Pets

2016

The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes.

6.3

MagicScore

#15

Because of Winn-Dixie

2005

A girl, abandoned by her mother when she was three, moves to a small town in Florida with her father. There, she adopts an orphaned dog she names Winn-Dixie. The bond between the girl and her special companion brings together the people in a small Florida town and heals her own troubled relationship with her father.

6.4

MagicScore

#16

Hachi: A Dog's Tale

2009

A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.

8.0

MagicScore

#17

Air Bud

1997

A lonely boy befriends a stray dog who has a natural talent for basketball and together they experience the highs and lows of life as their friendship remains solid through a series of escapades.

5.6

MagicScore

#18

Kitbull

2019

An unlikely connection sparks between two creatures: a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull. Together, they experience friendship for the first time.

8.0

MagicScore

#19

A Dog's Courage

2018

Abandoned by his owners, a feisty and playful dog joins a pack of strays and embarks on a journey filled with fun and life lessons in their pursuit to find a new and loving home.

7.9

MagicScore

#20

Cars

2006

Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.

7.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Art of Racing in the Rain?

The top films similar to The Art of Racing in the Rain by MovieMagicScore are The Fox and the Hound (7.1), Ford v Ferrari (8.0), A Dog's Purpose (7.6). Each shares drama/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Art of Racing in the Rain worth watching?

The Art of Racing in the Rain holds a MovieMagicScore of 8.2/10 from 1,724 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Art of Racing in the Rain?

The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019) is a drama, romance film directed by Simon Curtis, starring Kevin Costner, Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Art of Racing in the Rain?

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 The Art of Racing in the Rain

This ranked list pairs The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019), a drama and romance film from Simon Curtis, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Kevin Costner 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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