Best movies like Urban Cowboy
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Plot Summary:
Hard Hat Days Honky-Tonk Nights. John Travolta stars as a young man from the country who learns about life and love in a Houston bar.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 132 min
Plot tags: melancholic, uplifting, touching, realistic, romantic, talky, entertaining, sex comedy, sexual, romantic drama
Best tv shows and movies like Urban Cowboy (1980):
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Perfect (1985)
Plot Summary:
A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight. This film contains one of the greatest scenes of the '80s, an across the room sexual dance-off between the two main characters, inside a hot n' sweaty gym class.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: cult classic, sexy, retro, sex comedy, romantic drama, clever, humorous, realistic, semi serious, romantic
Similar in 90%
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys (1991)
Plot Summary:
Scott Glenn is H.D., a champion rodeo rider whose career is ruined after being gored by a bull. He returns home to discover things have drastically changed -- the family farm has been abandoned, his old girlfriend Julie (Kate Capshaw) is a now a widowed mother, and his sister Cheryl (Tess Harper) has put his father (Ben Johnson) in a nursing home. H.D. rescues his father from the home and returns him to the ranch. But when H.D. leaves the farm to visit Julie, his father seeks out Cheryl. Cheryl retaliates by threatening to return her father to the nursing home and sell the ranch. At this point, H.D. takes notice of rodeo contest which would give him $100,000 if he can ride four bulls for a total of 32 seconds. H.D. bonds with his father as he gruelingly prepares for a return to the rodeo to win the contest and buy the ranch. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 701
Genere: Drama, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: independent film, touching, serious, realistic
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Similar in 88%
Pure Country (1992)
Plot Summary:
Dusty Chandler (Strait) is a super star in the country music world, but his shows have the style of a '70s rock concert. One day he takes a walk - out of his overdone concerts to find his real country roots. He's helped and hindered by friends and staff, but pushes on in his search for a real music style as well as a real romance.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Drama, Music, Romance, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: romantic, entertaining, light, scenic, sentimental, sincere, semi serious, talky, realistic, contemplative
Similar in 79%
Paper Hearts (1993)
Plot Summary:
Western drama directed by Rod McCall. Henry deserted his family years before, Henry (James Brolin) kicks up a storm when he shows up to see his youngest daughter before her wedding. He has ulterior motives, including a divorce from wife Jenny (Sally Kirkland), but her new beau, Tom (Kris Kristofferson), throws his plans off the rails. Meanwhile, Sally's older daughter must choose between love with a cowboy and life in New York.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 158
Genere: Drama, Romance, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: independent film, touching, serious, emotional, realistic
Similar in 83%
Loulou (1980)
Plot Summary:
This 1980 French film features Isabelle Huppert as a restless young woman who ditches her boring, tempramental boyfriend for a wild, leather-clad bad boy (played by an incandescent, youthful Gerard Depardieu).
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: France
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: erotic, romantic, psychological, sexy, serious, realistic, contemplative, stylized, gloomy, sexual
Similar in 87%
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
Plot Summary:
Zack Mayo is a young man who has signed up for Navy Flight School. He is a Navy brat who has a bad attitude problem. Sgt. Foley is there to train and evaluate him and will clearly find Zack wanting. Zack meets Paula, a girl who has little beyond family and must decide what it is he wants to do with his life.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 61000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 124 min
Plot tags: emotional, realistic, sexy, romantic, sentimental, sweet, sincere, serious, captivating, romantic comedy
Similar in 79%
The Hi-Lo Country (1998)
Plot Summary:
An intimate story of the enduring bond of friendship between two hard-living men, set against a sweeping backdrop: the American West, post-World War II, in its twilight. Pete and Big Boy are masters of the prairie, but ultimately face trickier terrain: the human heart.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Western
Country: UK, Germany, USA
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: realistic, stylized, sexy, serious, suspenseful, funny, romantic, offbeat, romantic drama, epic
Similar in 83%
Cowboy Up (2001)
Plot Summary:
"Cowboy Up" is a celebration of the risk-taking, daredevil personalities of modern rodeo. In the world of professional bull riding, newcomer Ely Braxton (Marcus Thomas) is the craziest guy around; his brother Hank (Kiefer Sutherland) is a rodeo clown, and the two use each other to play up their acts. But love may be one thing that tears the brothers apart. When Ely falls for the rodeo's sweetheart (Daryl Hannah), Hank is filled with jealousy and hatred. The brothers try to come to grips with their differences, but the competition gets as fierce as the bulls in the ring.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 941
Genere: Drama, Romance, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, sincere, touching, sex comedy
Similar in 90%
Guns of Diablo (1964)
Plot Summary:
Bronson and Russell are up against some bad guys who run the town to which the pair have gone for supplies. Bronson runs into an old girl friend, Oliver, who is now married to his enemy Merlin. Bronson had long ago broken Merlin's arm, and now the man wants revenge.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 850
Genere: Drama, Romance, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: exciting, realistic, semi serious
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8 Seconds (1994)
Plot Summary:
This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Sport, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: sentimental, captivating, sincere, realistic, independent film, serious, exciting, light, inspirational, romantic
Similar in 81%
The Horse Whisperer (1998)
Plot Summary:
Based on the novel by the same name from Nicholas Evans, the talented Robert Redford presents this meditative family drama set in the country side. Redford not only directs but also stars in the roll of a cowboy with a magical talent for healing.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 43000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 169 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, emotional, melancholic, light, serious, realistic, romantic, retro, offbeat
Similar in 87%
John and Mary (1969)
Plot Summary:
John and Mary meet in a singles bar, sleep together, and spend the next day getting to know each other.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: psychological, sentimental, serious, realistic, talky, sincere, touching, romantic drama, independent film, clever
Similar in 77%
She's So Lovely (1997)
Plot Summary:
Maureen is pregnant and her husband Eddie is missing. Nervous, Maureen shares a couple of drinks with neighbor Kiefer, who tries to rape her and then beats her. When Eddie returns and finds his wife bruised, he goes ballistic, shoots a paramedic and is put in a psychiatric institution. Ten years later, Eddie is released and finds that Maureen has divorced him and is remarried with three children, one of whom is his little girl Jeanie. Eddie goes to reclaim his wife.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: France, USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: melancholic, psychological, serious, realistic, talky, romantic drama, independent film, gloomy, biting, road movie
Similar in 82%
Twice in a Lifetime (1985)
Plot Summary:
A middle-aged steelworker is content with his job and his family, but feels that something is missing in his life. On his 50th birthday, he stops in at a local bar for a drink to celebrate. He finds himself attracted to the young, very sexy barmaid--and, to his surprise, he finds that she is also very attracted to him.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: sentimental, emotional, realistic, sincere, touching, serious, independent film, contemplative
Similar in 87%
Not Easily Broken (2009)
Plot Summary:
A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: uplifting, sentimental, emotional, realistic, serious, inspirational, romantic, independent film, romantic drama
Similar in 90%
The Competition (1980)
Plot Summary:
The movie centers on a piano competition whose winner is assured of success. It is Paul's last chance to compete, but newcomer Heidi may be a better pianist. Can romance be far away? Will she take a dive despite the pressure to win from her teacher, Greta, or will she condemn Paul to obscurity?.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min
Plot tags: romantic, sentimental, uplifting, touching, serious, realistic, light, inspirational, sexy, feel good
Similar in 85%
Mississippi Masala (1991)
Plot Summary:
An Indian family is expelled from Uganda when Idi Amin takes power. They move to Mississippi and time passes. The Indian daughter falls in love with a black man, and the respective families have to come to terms with it.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 118 min
Plot tags: romantic, light, talky, realistic, touching, serious, sexy, emotional, sex comedy, multicultural
Similar in 84%
Falling in Love (1984)
Plot Summary:
During shopping for Christmas, Frank and Molly run into each other. This fleeting short moment will start to change their lives, when they recognize each other months later in the train home and have a good time together. Although both are married and Frank has two little kids, they meet more and more often, their friendship becoming the most precious thing in their lives.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: romantic, sentimental, light, sweet, melancholic, emotional, touching, sincere, realistic, semi serious
Similar in 89%
Lovin' Molly (1974)
Plot Summary:
Spanning nearly 40 years from 1925 to 1964, two Texas farm boys; straight-arrow Gid and laid-back Johnny fight over the affections of the beautiful and headstrong Molly Taylor, who consistently refuses to marry either of them.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 590
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: sincere, touching, serious, realistic
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Monte Walsh (2003)
Plot Summary:
Monte Walsh and Chet Rollins are long-time cowhands, working whatever ranch work comes their way, but "nothing they can't do from a horse." Their lives are divided between months on the range and the occasional trip into town. Monte has a long-term relationship with prostitute Martine Bernard, while Chet has fallen under the spell of the widow who owns the hardware store. Camaraderie and competition with the other cowboys fill their days, until one of the hands, Shorty Austin, loses his job and gets involved in rustling and killing. Then Monte and Chet find that their lives on the range are inexorably redirected.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 117 min
Plot tags: serious, emotional, realistic, tense, period piece, sentimental, gloomy, surprise ending, wild
Similar in 78%
El Dorado (1966)
Plot Summary:
Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Hara. Together with an old indian fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 30000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 126 min
Plot tags: talky, tense, suspense, exciting, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, spaghetti western, entertaining
Similar in 85%
Last Night (2010)
Plot Summary:
The story follows a married couple, apart for a night while the husband takes a business trip with a colleague to whom he's attracted. While he's resisting temptation, his wife encounters her past love.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 50000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, France
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: melancholic, heartbreaking, sentimental, reflective, sexy, psychological, touching, enigmatic, talky, sincere
Similar in 78%
Hope Floats (1998)
Plot Summary:
Birdee Pruitt has been humiliated on live television by her best friend, Connie, who's been sleeping with Birdee's husband, Bill. Birdee tries starting over with her daughter, Bernice, by returning to her small Texas hometown, but she's faced with petty old acquaintances who are thrilled to see Birdee unhappy -- except for her friend Justin. As he helps Birdee get back on her feet, love begins to blossom.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 30000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: romantic, sentimental, touching, light, sad, sweet, emotional, melancholic, intense, feel good
Similar in 82%
Indecent Proposal (1993)
Plot Summary:
Robert Redford stars as billionaire John Gage, who offers a down-on-his-luck yuppie husband (Woody Harrelson) $1 million for the opportunity to spend the night with the man's wife (Demi Moore).
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 77000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 117 min
Plot tags: sexy, sexual, emotional, psychological, romantic, thought provoking, suspense, sensual, sentimental, serious
Similar in 82%
One Night Stand (1997)
Plot Summary:
In Los Angeles, Max Carlyle makes a good living directing commercials and has a happy home life with his wife, Mimi, and two children. When Carlyle travels to New York City to visit his friend Charlie, who has been diagnosed with AIDS, he has repeat run-ins with a beautiful woman, Karen, and eventually sleeps with her. Though he goes home the next day and doesn't return until a year later, Carlyle's infidelity still lingers.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: sexy, melancholic, light, intense, touching, serious, realistic, erotic, clever, romantic
Similar in 80%
All the Pretty Horses (2000)
Plot Summary:
The year is 1949. A young Texan named John Grady finds himself without a home after his mother sells the ranch where he has spent his entire life. Lured south of the border by the romance of cowboy life and the promise of a fresh start, Cole and his pal embark on an adventure that will test their resilience, define their maturity, and change their lives forever.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: melancholic, sincere, touching, serious, realistic, anamorphic, romantic, sexy, thought provoking, enigmatic
Similar in 80%
The Longest Ride (2015)
Plot Summary:
The lives of a young couple intertwine with a much older man as he reflects back on a lost love while he's trapped in an automobile crash.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 87000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min
Plot tags: romantic, emotional, sentimental, inspirational, tear jerker, romantic comedy, teen, entertaining, erotic, feel good
Similar in 75%
Nights in Rodanthe (2008)
Plot Summary:
Two unhappy people's lives become entwined when they have a life changing romance. Adrienne is a woman who's trying to decide whether to stay in her unhappy marriage or not. Her life changes when Paul, a doctor who is traveling to reconcile with his estranged son, checks into an inn in a North Carolina beach town where she is staying.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 26000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: touching, romantic, sentimental, melancholic, tear jerker, romantic drama, emotional, intense, heartbreaking, epic
Similar in 87%
Love Story (1970)
Plot Summary:
Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny - and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver's wealthy father threatens to disown him. Jenny tries to reconcile the Barrett men, but to no avail.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 37000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: touching, emotional, sentimental, romantic, sad, serious, tear jerker, sweet, melancholic, romantic drama
Similar in 82%
Falling in Love Again (1980)
Plot Summary:
Harry and Sue Lewis met in the 40s as teenagers living in the Bronx. He was an aspiring architect, she was the most beautiful girl in school, and both had a fondness for bran muffins. They fell in love, got married, moved to Los Angeles, and had two kids. While struggling with his midlife crisis, Harry receives an invitation for his high school's reunion back so he takes Sue and their teenage kids on a cross-country car trip back to the Big Apple. Will they see in the Bronx what they expected? Will the good memories from their past help rekindle their fading love? Is it too late to dream?.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 444
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: romantic, sweet, melancholic, light, entertaining, intense, sentimental, touching, serious, realistic