Movies like On the Right Track (1981)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like On the Right Track, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Mr. Mom

    #54 most popular movie yesterday

    Mr. Mom features Michael Keaton as a stay-at-home dad turning traditional family roles on their head. Much like On the Right Track, the film plays with societal norms and offers plenty of laughs along with a heartfelt story.

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    2. Trading Places

    #1,405 most popular movie yesterday

    Trading Places stars Eddie Murphy in a story about a streetwise con artist who swaps lives with a wealthy investor as part of a bet. Like On the Right Track, it combines humor with a social message and showcases the unexpected outcomes when worlds collide.

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    3. Big

    #1,536 most popular movie yesterday

    In Big, Tom Hanks plays a young boy who wishes to be an adult and magically becomes one overnight. The intersection of childlike innocence and adult situations creates a charmingly comedic atmosphere that fans of On the Right Track can appreciate.

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    4. The Last Dragon

    #3,628 most popular movie yesterday

    The Last Dragon is a martial arts comedy featuring a young African American protagonist on a journey of self-discovery in New York City. It shares the same urban setting and upbeat, feel-good nature as On the Right Track, appealing to viewers who enjoy an underdog story with a touch of humor.

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    5. Brewster's Millions

    #3,644 most popular movie yesterday

    Another Richard Pryor classic, Brewster's Millions follows Montgomery Brewster (Pryor) as he must spend $30 million in 30 days to inherit $300 million. The film showcases Pryor's comedic talent and has a similar feel-good vibe and commentary on money and society as On the Right Track.

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    6. The Secret of My Success

    #3,788 most popular movie yesterday

    The Secret of My Success stars Michael J. Fox as a talented young financier from Kansas who moves to New York and rises swiftly up the corporate ladder. Similar to On the Right Track's belief in the underdog's potential, this film is all about pursuing the American dream, with a healthy dose of comedy.

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    7. Curly Sue

    #4,593 most popular movie yesterday

    Directed by John Hughes, Curly Sue is about a young girl and her guardian who con their way into a lawyer's life. The film shares a theme of heartwarming relationships and life on the street, resonating with audiences who enjoy the blend of comedy and earnestness in On the Right Track.

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    8. The Toy

    #5,198 most popular movie yesterday

    The Toy features comedy legend Richard Pryor, much like On the Right Track, where he plays an underemployed journalist who ends up being 'hired' as a rich kid's personal toy. If you enjoyed Pryor's heartwarming humor and talent in handling sensitive themes with a comedic touch in On the Right Track, The Toy will not disappoint.