Movies Like Jane Fonda's New Workout
If you liked Jane Fonda's New Workout (1985), a movie directed by Sidney Galanty, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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Mischief (1985)
★ 6.7/101956: The shy Jonathan's luck with girls changes when he wins the rebellious Gene as a friend in his last year of high school. Gene is adored by many girls and manages to teach Jonathan a few lessons. Gene himself…
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Goodbye June (2025)
★ 6.5/10Four siblings' lives change drastically when their ailing mother takes a turn for the worse over the holiday season.
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The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
★ 6/10A Florida con man uses the recent death of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a last name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, the U.S. Congress, where the money flows…
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Dead Poets Society (1989)
★ 8.3/10At an elite, old-fashioned boarding school in New England, a passionate English teacher inspires his students to rebel against convention and seize the potential of every day, courting the disdain of the stern…
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Stargirl (2020)
★ 7.4/10An unassuming high schooler finds himself inexplicably drawn to the free-spirited new girl, whose unconventional ways change how they see themselves…and their world.
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Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)
★ 7.1/10In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.
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Columbus (2017)
★ 7.1/10When a renowned architecture scholar falls suddenly ill during a speaking tour, his son Jin finds himself stranded in Columbus, Indiana - a small Midwestern city celebrated for its many significant modernist buildings…
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The Station Agent (2003)
★ 7.3/10When his only friend dies, a man born with dwarfism moves to rural New Jersey to live a life of solitude, only to meet a chatty hot dog vendor and a woman dealing with her own personal loss.
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My Mom Jayne (2025)
★ 8/10Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and…
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I Am: Celine Dion (2024)
★ 7.6/10A raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar's struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her…
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Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (2018)
★ 6.4/10In her first special since 2003, Ellen revisits her road to stardom and details the heartfelt -- and hilarious -- lessons she's learned along the way.
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Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds (2025)
★ 6.9/10The elite pilots of the Air Force Thunderbirds display exceptional skill, trust and courage during a high-stakes training season.
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Salomé (2013)
★ 6.1/10After the lewd and frenetic Dance of the Seven Veils, and with the solemn pledge from the very lips of Herod himself that she could have whatever her heart desires up to half his kingdom, wanton and proud young Salomé…
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American Teen (2008)
★ 6.4/10A documentary on seniors at a high school in a small Indiana town and their various cliques.
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Poor Cow (1967)
★ 6.4/10Joy lives a life filled with bad choices. At a young age, she marries and has a child–with an abusive thief who quickly ends up incarcerated. Left alone, she takes up with the guy's mate, another thief, who seems to…
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Pumping Iron (1977)
★ 7.2/10Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou…
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The Last Picture Show (1971)
★ 7.6/10High school seniors and best friends, Sonny and Duane, live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating a local beauty, while Sonny is having an affair with the coach's wife. As graduation nears and both boys…
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The Little Rascals (1994)
★ 6.8/10When nine-year-old Alfalfa falls for Darla, his "He-Man-Woman-Hating" friends attempt to sabotage their relationship.
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Step Up (2006)
★ 6.9/10Delinquent Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with up-and-coming dancer Nora.
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Someone's Watching Me! (1978)
★ 6.2/10A young woman moves to a high-rise apartment building and soon begins to be tormented by an unknown stalker who seems to know her every move.