1. Lars and the Real Girl
#948 most popular movie yesterdayThis movie is about a socially awkward man who engages his community with his unconventional relationship with a doll. Fans of Local Hero will enjoy the offbeat humor and tenderness with which Lars and the Real Girl treats its characters and the acceptance they find in their community.
7 movies like Lars and the Real Girl...2. Nobody's Fool
#3,240 most popular movie yesterdayFeaturing a character-driven narrative set in a small town, Nobody's Fool stars Paul Newman as a cantankerous yet charming construction worker. Like Local Hero, it offers wit, warmth, and a good-natured examination of human connections.
3 movies like Nobody's Fool...3. The Station Agent
#3,352 most popular movie yesterdayThis film follows a man seeking solitude in rural New Jersey who instead forms unexpected friendships. Similar to Local Hero, The Station Agent is a character-driven story that thrives on the intersections of eccentric and endearing personalities in a small town setting.
8 movies like The Station Agent...4. The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain
#5,781 most popular movie yesterdaySet during World War I in a Welsh village, this film follows two English cartographers and the villagers' response when their beloved 'mountain' is classified as only a 'hill'. It shares the whimsy and community spirit found in Local Hero, making it a delightful film for those who appreciate stories about local pride and eccentric characters.
5 movies like The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain...5. Sunshine State
#7,608 most popular movie yesterdayDirected by John Sayles, Sunshine State explores the lives of various characters in a small Florida resort town. Like Local Hero, it's a warm-hearted film that offers rich character portraits and addresses themes of progress and change in a tight-knit community.
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