Movies like Miles from Home

An Iowa corn farmer hears a mysterious voice and follows a vision to build a baseball diamond in his fields. Field of Dreams, like Miles from Home, showcases the magic of the Midwestern landscape and taps into the nostalgia and dreams tethered to it.

Tracing the lives of three brothers living in the wilderness of Montana, Legends of the Fall captures the sweeping emotional epicness similar to Miles from Home. The movie navigates themes of love, war, and family loyalty, set against the dramatic expanse of the American West.

Set during the Great Depression, Places in the Heart features Sally Field in an Academy Award-winning performance as a widow trying to keep her family farm. It resonates with Miles from Home in its intimate look at the struggle to maintain a family's legacy on the land they cherish.

Set against the majestic backdrop of Montana's Big Blackfoot River, A River Runs Through It follows two brothers and their coming-of-age tale under the stern watch of their minister father. Like Miles from Home, this film explores familial bonds, personal struggles, and the profound connection to the American heartland.

Starring Mel Gibson and Sissy Spacek, The River is a tale of a Tennessee farming family's struggle to save their land from a devastating flood. Its depiction of the American fighting spirit amidst rural hardship presents a similar emotional landscape to that of Miles from Home.

Based on John Steinbeck's classic novel, Of Mice and Men is the story of two displaced migrant ranch workers who dream of a better life during the Great Depression. The pursuit of the American Dream and the profound depiction of friendship resonate with the core themes in Miles from Home.

The Horse Whisperer explores the life-changing encounter between a horse trainer with a unique healing gift and a family affected by tragedy. Its lush exploration of ranch life and the emotionally charged journey would appeal to viewers who appreciated the heartfelt dynamics of Miles from Home.