Movies like Local Hero

This 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.

This 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.

Featuring 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.

Set 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.

Directed 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.