Movies Like High Expectations (2022)

High Expectations is a 2022 drama, family film from Jonathan Southard with a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Life Goes On and Only You.

Drama Family

Life Goes On

1969

A promising goalkeeper of Real Madrid sees his chance when a teammate is injured and is summoned to replace him. But the misfortune is primed with him when an untimely car accident damaged her spine and is forced to give up that had to be the game of his life. Tired of so much bad luck, he retreats to a seaside hotel, where chance will go up to the stage.

6.7

MagicScore

Only You

2019

A madly-in-love young couple's relationship begins to suffer when they struggle to conceive a child.

6.6

MagicScore

Hugo Pool

1997

Hugo Pool is a quirky tale of a Los Angeles pool cleaner who falls in love with a young man dying of Lou Gerhig's Disease.

5.0

MagicScore

Safety

2020

The story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey, a freshman football player for Clemson University, who secretly raised his younger brother on campus after his home life became too unsteady.

7.5

MagicScore

Stargirl

2020

An unassuming high schooler finds himself inexplicably drawn to the free-spirited new girl, whose unconventional ways change how they see themselves…and their world.

7.4

MagicScore

Greater

2016

The incredible true story of the greatest walk-on in the history of college football.

7.2

MagicScore

American Underdog

2021

The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.

7.1

MagicScore

The Longshots

2008

The true story of Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history.

6.4

MagicScore

Touchback

2011

A former high-school football star loses his shot at a college scholarship due to a devastating gridiron injury, but gets a second chance at living his dream.

6.4

MagicScore

#10

Underdogs

2013

The story of a small-town high school football team in rural Ohio destined to play their cross-town rival, a perennial powerhouse, while standing up for an entire community.

5.7

MagicScore

#11

Angels in the Endzone

1997

The football team Jesse is on is terrible, and after the death of his father Jesse quits the team. Then angels come to help the team get better and nobody can see them but Jesse's little brother.

5.5

MagicScore

#12

Partly Cloudy

2009

Everyone knows that the stork delivers babies, but where do the storks get the babies from? The answer lies up in the stratosphere, where cloud people sculpt babies from clouds and bring them to life. Gus, a lonely and insecure grey cloud, is a master at creating "dangerous" babies. Crocodiles, porcupines, rams and more - Gus's beloved creations are works of art, but more than a handful for his loyal delivery stork partner, Peck. As Gus's creations become more and more rambunctious, Peck's job gets harder and harder. How will Peck manage to handle both his hazardous cargo and his friend's fiery temperament?

7.8

MagicScore

#13

The Blind Side

2009

The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

7.7

MagicScore

#14

Remember the Titans

2000

After leading his football team to 15 winning seasons, coach Bill Yoast is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone – tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. The two men learn to overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions.

7.6

MagicScore

#15

Facing the Giants

2006

A losing coach with an underdog football team faces their giants of fear and failure on and off the field to surprising results.

7.5

MagicScore

#16

Rudy

1993

Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.

7.3

MagicScore

#17

Radio

2003

In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.

7.3

MagicScore

#18

Brian's Song

1971

Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.

7.2

MagicScore

#19

12 Mighty Orphans

2021

Haunted by his mysterious past, a devoted high school football coach leads a scrawny team of orphans to the state championship during the Great Depression and inspires a broken nation along the way.

7.2

MagicScore

#20

The Fortune Cookie

1966

A cameraman is knocked over during a football game. His brother-in-law, as the king of the ambulance-chasing lawyers, starts a suit while he's still knocked out. The cameraman is against it until he hears that his ex-wife will be coming to see him. He pretends to be injured to get her back, but also sees what the strain is doing to the football player who injured him.

7.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like High Expectations?

The top films similar to High Expectations by MovieMagicScore are Life Goes On (6.7), Only You (6.6), Hugo Pool (5.0). Each shares drama/family themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is High Expectations worth watching?

High Expectations holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10 from 3 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is High Expectations?

High Expectations (2022) is a drama, family film directed by Jonathan Southard, starring Kelsey Grammer, Taylor Gray, Shaun MacLean.

Where can I find more recommendations like High Expectations?

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About movies like High Expectations

This ranked list pairs High Expectations (2022), a drama and family film from Jonathan Southard, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Kelsey Grammer 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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