Jerry Maguire (1996)
- Synopsis:
- A Los Angeles sports agent (Tom Cruise) finds love with a pretty accountant (Renee Zellweger) after an attack of conscience costs him his job and fiancee.
- Starring:
- Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr.
- Director:
- Cameron Crowe
- Rated:
- R
28 handpicked matches for Jerry Maguire
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Spanglish (2004)
Spanglish is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: James L. Brooks dramedy has similarly complex characters and relationships, less feel-good mood.
- Starring:
- Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni
- Director:
- James L. Brooks
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 130
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About a Boy
(2002) (PG-13)
Drier Humor
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Drier Humor
About a Boy (2002)
About a Boy is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Hugh Grant comedy also centers on character who has to learn to love and be loved. Less emotional.
- Starring:
- Hugh Grant, Toni Collette
- Director:
- Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 100
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Spanglish
(2004) (PG-13)
Less Feel-Good
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Spanglish (2004)
Spanglish is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: James L. Brooks dramedy has similarly complex characters and relationships, less feel-good mood.
- Starring:
- Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni
- Director:
- James L. Brooks
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 130
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Bull Durham
(1988) (R)
Less Earnest
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Less Earnest
Bull Durham (1988)
Bull Durham is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Appealing romantic comedy about veteran baseball player also mulls sports, relationships. Earthier tone.
- Starring:
- Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon
- Director:
- Ron Shelton
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 108
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For Love of the Game
(1999) (PG-13)
Similar Themes
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Similar Themes
For Love of the Game (1999)
For Love of the Game is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Drama about baseball player at a significant moment in life also mixes sports, romance, big decisions.
- Starring:
- Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston
- Director:
- Sam Raimi
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 137
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Tin Cup
(1996) (R)
More Laid-Back
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More Laid-Back
Tin Cup (1996)
Tin Cup is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Sports-themed romantic comedy about golfer who tries for a big comeback. More laid-back, less earnest.
- Starring:
- Kevin Costner, Rene Russo
- Director:
- Ron Shelton
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 133
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Rain Man
(1988) (R)
Less Romance
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Less Romance
Rain Man (1988)
Rain Man is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Oscar-winning drama also stars Cruise as slick operator who learns important lessons. Less romance.
- Starring:
- Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise
- Director:
- Barry Levinson
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 140
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Almost Famous
(2000) (R)
More Rock 'n' Roll
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More Rock 'n' Roll
Almost Famous (2000)
Almost Famous is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Autobiographical Crowe dramedy has similarly well-drawn characters. More rock 'n' roll, no sports.
- Starring:
- Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand
- Director:
- Cameron Crowe
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 122
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Say Anything
(1989) (PG-13)
More Teen Angst
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More Teen Angst
Say Anything (1989)
Say Anything is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: '80s fave from same writer/director has similarly smart writing, mix of humor and drama. More teen angst.
- Starring:
- John Cusack, Ione Skye
- Director:
- Cameron Crowe
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 100
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Singles
(1992) (PG-13)
Bigger Ensemble
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Bigger Ensemble
Singles (1992)
Singles is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Crowe's earlier, Seattle-set romantic dramedy has more characters, no sports. Similarly engaging.
- Starring:
- Bridget Fonda, Matt Dillon
- Director:
- Cameron Crowe
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 99
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Broadcast News
(1987) (R)
Similar Style
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Similar Style
Broadcast News (1987)
Broadcast News is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Acclaimed dramedy about lives, loves of TV news crew has similar style, bittersweet moments.
- Starring:
- William Hurt, Albert Brooks
- Director:
- James L. Brooks
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 132
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Sports Night
(1998) (NR)
Equally Well Written
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Equally Well Written
Sports Night (1998)
Sports Night is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Smart, fast-paced TV series also mixes sports and complicated relationships. Equally well written.
- Starring:
- Josh Charles, Felicity Huffman
- Director:
- Robert Berlinger, Thomas Schlamme
- Rated:
- NR
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Bounce
(2000) (PG-13)
More Downbeat
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More Downbeat
Bounce (2000)
Bounce is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: More downbeat romantic dramedy about complicated relationship between widow and guilt-plagued ad man.
- Starring:
- Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Affleck
- Director:
- Don Roos
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 106
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The Color of Money
(1986) (R)
Same Star
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Same Star
The Color of Money (1986)
The Color of Money is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Cruise stars as a cocky young up-and-coming pool player in similarly well-acted sports drama.
- Starring:
- Paul Newman, Tom Cruise
- Director:
- Martin Scorsese
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 119
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Action
(1999) (NC-17)
Snarkier Humor
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Snarkier Humor
Action (1999)
Action is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Jay Mohr plays a similarly sleazy character in this darker, snarkier TV comedy about Hollywood.
- Starring:
- Jack Plotnick, Jay Mohr
- Director:
- Ted Demme, Bryan Gordon
- Rated:
- NC-17
- Runtime:
- 299
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Arli$$
(1996) (NR)
Similar Subject
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Similar Subject
Arli$$ (1996)
Arli$$ is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: HBO comedy about sports agents also deals with conflict between ideals and profit. Less earnest.
- Starring:
- Jim Turner, Robert Wuhl
- Director:
- Peter Baldwin, Robert Wuhl
- Rated:
- NR
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All the Right Moves
(1983) (R)
Less Humor
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Less Humor
All the Right Moves (1983)
All the Right Moves is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Early Cruise drama also deals with football and relationships. Less humor, more somber mood.
- Starring:
- Tom Cruise, Craig Nelson
- Director:
- Michael Chapman
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 91
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Rudy
(1993) (PG)
Inspirational Drama
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Inspirational Drama
Rudy (1993)
Rudy is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: True story-based football drama about triumph of underdog is even more earnest. Equally feel-good.
- Starring:
- Sean Astin, Ned Beatty
- Director:
- David Anspaugh
- Rated:
- PG
- Runtime:
- 113
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Thank You for Smoking
(2006) (R)
More Tongue-in-Cheek
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More Tongue-in-Cheek
Thank You for Smoking (2006)
Thank You for Smoking is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Darker, more cynical comedy centers on slick tobacco lobbyist with some similarities to Jerry.
- Starring:
- Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello
- Director:
- Jason Reitman
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 92
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Bridget Jones's Diary
(2001) (R)
More Humor
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More Humor
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Bridget Jones's Diary is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Zellweger plays a more humorously hapless character in this charming romcom. Less dramatic.
- Starring:
- Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth
- Director:
- Sharon Maguire
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 92
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High
(1982) (R)
Raunchier Humor
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Raunchier Humor
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Rowdier '80s teen classic was written by Crowe. Less-complex relationships, broader humor.
- Starring:
- Sean Penn, Jennifer Leigh
- Director:
- Amy Heckerling
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 90
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North Dallas Forty
(1979) (R)
Darker Sports Drama
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Darker Sports Drama
North Dallas Forty (1979)
North Dallas Forty is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Darker, more cynical football drama also examines the role of posturing, politics in sports.
- Starring:
- Nick Nolte, Mac Davis
- Director:
- Ted Kotcheff
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 120
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Risky Business
(1983) (R)
Earlier Cruise
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Earlier Cruise
Risky Business (1983)
Risky Business is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Early Tom Cruise hit about enterprising teen is an '80s favorite. Not as much of a "feel good" flick.
- Starring:
- Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay
- Director:
- Paul Brickman
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 96
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Sweet Smell of Success
(1957) (NR)
More Cynical
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More Cynical
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Sweet Smell of Success is a Creative match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: More cynical classic focuses on ambition, manipulation in the workplace. Excellent performances.
- Starring:
- Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis
- Director:
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Rated:
- NR
- Runtime:
- 96
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Elizabethtown
(2005) (PG-13)
More Uneven
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More Uneven
Elizabethtown (2005)
Elizabethtown is a Borderline match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Crowe dramedy about prodigal son's return home has similar themes, but less-effective execution.
- Starring:
- Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst
- Director:
- Cameron Crowe
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 123
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Leatherheads
(2008) (PG-13)
More Screwball
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More Screwball
Leatherheads (2008)
Leatherheads is a Borderline match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Lighter romantic comedy about early days of pro football has a more screwball vibe. Less complex.
- Starring:
- George Clooney, Renee Zellweger
- Director:
- George Clooney
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 114
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The Scout
(1994) (PG-13)
Less Romance
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Less Romance
The Scout (1994)
The Scout is a Borderline match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Comedy about baseball scout and rookie player is witty, but less consistent. Less romance.
- Starring:
- Albert Brooks, Brendan Fraser
- Director:
- Michael Ritchie
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 101
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Vanilla Sky
(2001) (R)
Darker Thriller
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Darker Thriller
Vanilla Sky (2001)
Vanilla Sky is a Wild Card match for Jerry Maguire
Our Clerk Says: Twisty, inscrutable thriller again pairs Crowe and Cruise. No feel-good messages; much darker.
- Starring:
- Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz
- Director:
- Cameron Crowe
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 134
