Best movies like Rip Girls
Last updated March 2024
Looking for movies related to Rip Girls? Offer your insights to lead others to tv series and films you've previously watched that may also fascinate them. Help widen the community of people alluding videos to one another. We welcome your input!
Plot Summary:
A teen-age girl and her father come to an island on Hawaii, they find a closer relationship to each other and think about changing the island. During her adventures, Sydney finds friends, a new hobby with her fantastic photography, and the truth about her mother.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Family, Romance
Country: Australia, USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: inspirational, captivating, colorful, teen, colourful
Best tv shows and movies like Rip Girls (2000):
Similar in 82%
Johnny Tsunami (1999)
Plot Summary:
A Hawaiian teenage surfer shows off his skills when he takes to the snow slopes in Vermont.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, realistic, semi serious, scenic, teen
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 83%
Go! The Unforgettable Party (2019)
Plot Summary:
Mia is happy to be able to spend a vacation with her dad, but Lupe, Mercedes, Juanma and Alvaro arrive by surprise at the same resort ... and bring the school drama with them!.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 186
Genere: Family
Country: Argentina
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: sentimental, sincere, touching, feel good, humorous, realistic, sitcom, semi serious
Similar in 80%
How to Survive Myself? (2008)
Plot Summary:
Rosa is thirteen. She is sensitive, creative and has a sense of humor. But she is also good at worrying, dissatisfied with her appearance, insecure and shy. Rosa's mother wants to live together with her new boyfriend, so they move to Groningen, where Alexander lives. Rosa hates that. She must leave everything she knows and what is familiar to her behind. including her best friend Esther. She has to go to a new school where she doesn't know anyone, and live in the house of Monkeyass! Basically, she needs a lot of things she doesn't want. How will she survive this?.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 356
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: Netherlands
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: sentimental, humorous, realistic, semi serious
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 85%
North Shore (1987)
Plot Summary:
On a small stretch of coastline as powerful as a man's will, Rick Kane came to surf the big waves. He found a woman who would show him how to survive, and a challenge unlike any other.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Drama, Romance, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: epic, feel good, humorous, semi serious, inspirational, romantic, unusual plot structure, melancholic, harsh, talky
Similar in 87%
The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008)
Plot Summary:
Amy and her friends at Grant High learn to define themselves while they navigate the perilous waters of contemporary adolescence. Between their love triangles, secrets, drama, accusations, gossip, confusion, and scandalous rumors, there's never a dull moment.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 43 min
Plot tags: serious, emotional, realistic, teen, romantic, captivating, suspenseful, touching, grindhouse, sincere
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 78%
Switched at Birth (2011)
Plot Summary:
The story of two teenage girls who discover they were accidentally switched as newborns in the hospital. Bay Kennish grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and a brother, while Daphne Vasquez, who lost her hearing at an early age due to a case of meningitis, grew up with a single mother in a working-class neighborhood. Things come to a dramatic head when both families meet and struggle to learn how to live together for the sake of the girls.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 26000
Genere: Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: touching, serious, sentimental, captivating, realistic, teen, light, nostalgic
Similar in 86%
Blue Water High (2005)
Plot Summary:
Blue Water High is an Australian television drama series, broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on ABC1 and on Austar/Foxtel Nickelodeon channel in Australia and on various channels in many other countries. Each season follows the lives of a young group of students at Solar Blue, a high-performance surf academy where several lucky 16-year-olds are selected for a 12-month-long surfing program on Sydney's northern beaches. There are three series in Blue Water High. The first two series were screened in 2005 and 2006 and the producers did not intend to create a third series. However, due to popular demand by fans, they relented and made one more series with only Kate Bell returning in a main role. Series three ended with the closure of Solar Blue, indicating that the show would most likely not continue.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: Australia
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: realistic, captivating, serious
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 88%
Young Hearts (2020)
Plot Summary:
Two young neighbors embark on a first love relationship in which they struggle to remain kids amid the complexities of modern adolescence.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 295
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, suspense, suspenseful, romantic comedy
Similar in 90%
Mixtape (2021)
Plot Summary:
On the eve of Y2K, orphaned 12-year-old Beverly discovers a broken mixtape crafted by her teen parents. Raised by her grandmother - who struggles talking about her late daughter - Beverly sees the mixtape as a chance to finally learn more about her parents.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, captivating, entertaining, disturbing, semi serious, emotional, dramatic, teen, inspirational
Similar in 81%
Troop Zero (2019)
Plot Summary:
In rural 1977 Georgia, a misfit girl dreams of life in outer space. When a national competition offers her a chance at her dream, to be recorded on NASA’s Golden Record, she recruits a makeshift troupe of Birdie Scouts, forging friendships that last a lifetime and beyond.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: entertaining, funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, inspirational, fun
Similar in 90%
Blue Crush 2 (2011)
Plot Summary:
Haunted by the memory of her deceased mother, Dana leaves Malibu behind and heads to South Africa to fulfill her mother's dream of surfing Jefferys Bay.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sport
Country: USA, South Africa
Duration: 113 min
Plot tags: sentimental, feel good, serious, realistic, teen
Similar in 83%
Rip Tide (2017)
Plot Summary:
There comes a point in everyone’s life when you have to make a decision about the direction you’re going to take. For newly-18 American fashion model Cora, that time is now. She’s moved to an Australian coastal town to be with her favourite aunt, after a 'fashion faux pas’ back home.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: Australia, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: romantic, light, entertaining, colorful, teen, colourful
Similar in 75%
Aching Hearts (2009)
Plot Summary:
Set in the early 1960s, the story evolves around highschool sweethearts Jonas and Agnete, their friendships and families, trials and tribulations. Jonas fails to give Agnete the kind of attention she craves, and when she decides to start a new romance, he feels for the first time a cold stab of jealousy. Their rocky relationship takes Jonas through the spectrum of emotions that arises with an aching heart. »Aching Hearts« is shot over a period of three years, taking into account the development of the young actors, some of whom are amateurs from the actual milieus Malmros is depicting.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 921
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Denmark
Duration: 117 min
Plot tags: romantic, captivating, entertaining
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 88%
Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (2007)
Plot Summary:
Johnny Kapahala, a teen snowboarding champion from Vermont, returns to Oahu, Hawaii, for the wedding of his hero -- his grandfather, local surf legend Johnny Tsunami -- and to catch a few famous Kauai waves. When Johnny arrives, he meets his new family including "Uncle Chris" (the 12-year-old son of his new step-grandmother) who resents the upcoming marriage. Chris's only interest is to join a mountain boarding crew led by a teenage bully. When Johnny's grandfather and his new wife open a surf shop that also caters to mountain boarders, they are soon embroiled in a turf war with a rival shop owner who wants to shut their business down.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA, New Zealand, Australia, Mozambique
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, inspirational, captivating, feel good, entertaining, romantic, scenic, teen, realistic, semi serious
Similar in 78%
Blue Crush (2002)
Plot Summary:
Nothing gets between Anne Marie and her board. Living in a beach shack with three roommates, she is up before dawn every morning to conquer the waves and count the days until the Pipe Masters competition. Having transplanted herself to Hawaii with no one's blessing but her own, Anne Marie finds all she needs in the adrenaline-charged surf scene - until pro quarterback Matt Tollman comes along.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 33000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sport
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: feel good, intense, entertaining, teen, serious, romantic, cult classic, erotic, freeze frame, realistic
Similar in 76%
Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story (2009)
Plot Summary:
An under-aged couple fall in love, face opposition from the girl's wealthy parents, elope, and go on the run from the police.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 654
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 132 min
Plot tags: romantic, sincere, captivating, disturbing, entertaining
![blank](http://wpfc.ml/b.gif)
Similar in 85%
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
Plot Summary:
It's almost graduation day for high school seniors Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Chad, Ryan and Taylor ― and the thought of heading off in separate directions after leaving East High has these Wildcats thinking they need to do something they'll remember forever. Together with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical reflecting their hopes and fears about the future and their unforgettable experiences growing up together. But with graduation approaching and college plans in question, what will become of the dreams, romances, and friendships of East High's senior Wildcats?.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 66000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Music, Musical, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: feel good, teen, humorous, semi serious, romantic, sweet, realistic, sentimental, clever, bad ending
Similar in 78%
High School Musical 2 (2007)
Plot Summary:
The East High Wildcats are ready to have the time of their lives. Troy (Zac Efron) is thrilled when he’s offered a job in a country club, but it’s all part of Sharpay’s (Ashley Tisdale) plot to lure him away from Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens). How will it all turn out? All questions are answered on the night of the club’s Talent Show.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 65000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Music, Musical, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: teen, melancholic, sentimental, feel good, humorous, touching, romantic, entertaining, realistic, semi serious
Similar in 77%
16 Wishes (2010)
Plot Summary:
The story about Abby Jensen, a girl who's been eager to reach her 16th birthday and has kept a secret wish list since she was a little girl. When the Big Day actually arrives, utter disaster strikes, leaving Abby to think her birthday is ruined. But when a mysterious box of magical birthday candles arrives to turn things around, Abby's 16 Wishes start to come true. Her day gets better and better...until she makes one wish that threatens to change everything.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: semi serious, humorous, sentimental, teen, romantic comedy, cute, predictable, light, feel good, teen comedy
Similar in 90%
Dangerous Liaisons (2022)
Plot Summary:
The innocent Célène might be falling in love with popular surfer Tristan at her new school. But she has no idea that, in actuality, she’s the object of a cruel bet between Tristan and Instagram influencer Vanessa.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: France
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing
Similar in 89%
Tall Girl (2019)
Plot Summary:
Jodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi finally decides to find the confidence to stand tall.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 26000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: romantic, touching, feel good, semi serious, teen, sincere, teen comedy
Similar in 89%
High School Musical (2006)
Plot Summary:
Troy (Zac Efron), the popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens), the brainy and beautiful member of the academic club, break all the rules of East High society when they secretly audition for the leads in the school's musical. As they reach for the stars and follow their dreams, everyone learns about acceptance, teamwork, and being yourself. And it's all set to fun tunes and very cool dance moves!.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 95000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Music, Musical, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: romantic, teen, sentimental, feel good, humorous, funny, mockbuster, cult classic, hilarious, realistic
Similar in 78%
Princess Protection Program (2009)
Plot Summary:
When an evil dictator threatens to take over the kingdom, Princess Rosalinda gets put into the Princess Protection Program. She is taken under the wing of General Joe Mason, an agent from the agency, and his daughter, Carter, who works after school at a nearby bait shop. Rosalinda goes undercover as a regular teen named, Rosie with the help of Carter. In turn, Rosalinda helps Carter overcome insecurities with herself and her crush on Donny who also likes her but can't tell or get shy.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 26000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, teen, romantic, semi serious, romantic comedy, predictable, touching, fairy tale, realistic
Similar in 86%
Radio Rebel (2012)
Plot Summary:
High school senior Tara is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out -- doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tara surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, "Radio Rebel" -- and to everyone's shock, she's a hit!.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: realistic, semi serious, humorous, teen, light, captivating, romantic, feel good, cute
Similar in 77%
Frenemies (2012)
Plot Summary:
What happens when three sets of BFF's become enemies?.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: realistic, humorous, semi serious, teen, anthology, black comedy, dark comedy, sentimental, teen comedy
Similar in 90%
Geek Charming (2011)
Plot Summary:
Dylan Schoenfield is the pink princess of the upscale Los Angeles Woodlands Academy. She has the coolest boyfriend, the most popular friends, and a brand-new it bag that everyone covets. But when she accidentally tosses her Serge Sanchez bag into a fountain, this princess comes face-to-face with her own personal frog, self-professed film geek Josh Rosen. In return for rescuing Dylan's bag, Josh convinces Dylan to let him film her for his documentary on high school popularity. Reluctantly, Dylan lets F-list Josh into her A-list world, and is shocked to realize that sometimes nerds can be pretty cool. But when Dylan's so-called prince charming of a boyfriend dumps her flat, her life and her social status comes to a crashing halt. Can Dylan win the Woodlands Academy Fall Formal Blossom Queen crown? Can Josh win the Woodlands Academy 10th Annual Film Festival? Can Dylan, with Josh's help, pull the pieces together to create her own happily-ever-after?.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: feel good, sentimental, romantic, humorous, semi serious, teen, heartbreaking, sincere, captivating, touching
Similar in 88%
Prom (2011)
Plot Summary:
At “Prom,” every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. As the big dance approaches for Nova Prescott, it’s a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Fellow seniors Mei and Tyler harbor secrets, while others face all the insecurity and anticipation that surrounds one of high school’s most seminal events.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: feel good, light, humorous, realistic, semi serious, teen, captivating, romantic, happy, thrilling
Similar in 85%
Sleepover (2004)
Plot Summary:
As their first year of high school looms ahead, best friends Julie, Hannah, Yancy and Farrah have one last summer sleepover. Little do they know they're about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Desperate to shed their nerdy status, they take part in a night-long scavenger hunt that pits them against their popular archrivals. Everything under the sun goes on -- from taking Yancy's father's car to sneaking into nightclubs!.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: teen, funny, entertaining, feel good, humorous, semi serious, romantic, uplifting, emotional, relaxing
Similar in 86%
Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
Plot Summary:
When Miley Stewart (aka pop-star Hannah Montana) gets too caught up in the superstar celebrity lifestyle, her dad decides it's time for a total change of scenery. But sweet nibblets! Miley must trade in all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for some ol' blue jeans on the family farm in Tennessee, and question if she can be both Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana. With a little help from her friends – and awesome guest stars Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts and Vanessa Williams – will she figure out whether to choose Hannah or Miley?.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 45000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: feel good, teen, entertaining, melancholic, semi serious, funny, romantic, sad, crying, touching
Similar in 88%
What a Girl Wants (2003)
Plot Summary:
An American girl, Daphne, heads to Europe in search of the father she's never met. But instead of finding a British version of her bohemian mother, she learns the love of her mom's life is an uptight politician. The only problem now is that her long-lost dad is engaged to a fiercely territorial social climber with a daughter who makes Daphne's life miserable.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 66000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: feel good, teen, romantic, romantic comedy, cute, light, sweet, humorous, political, family comedy