Movies like Brittany Runs a Marathon

How to Be Single explores the lives of several individuals navigating single life in New York City. Like Brittany Runs a Marathon, it mixes comedy with soul-searching and characters finding their paths, providing both laughter and relatable personal journeys.

Eat Pray Love features Julia Roberts as a woman on a quest for self-discovery after a painful divorce. Traveling the world, she seeks the pleasures of food, the power of prayer, and the inner peace and balance of love, evocative of the personal growth central to Brittany Runs a Marathon.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty stars Ben Stiller as a daydreamer who embarks on a real-life adventure. Much like Brittany, Walter discovers his potential and the joy of living an authentic life, which can be inspirational for similar audiences.

Julie & Julia interweaves two true stories of personal challenge and transformation. Julie Powell embarks on a year-long quest to cook all the recipes in Julia Child's first book, mirroring Brittany's own marathon goal, making it resonate with those who enjoyed the blend of humor and determination in Brittany Runs a Marathon.

Similar to Brittany Runs a Marathon, Young Adult follows the story of a character undergoing a personal crisis and seeking transformation. Protagonist Mavis Gary, played by Charlize Theron, returns to her small hometown to reclaim her high school sweetheart, sparking an introspective journey.