Movies like Matinee

Super 8 follows a group of friends in the late 1970s who witness a mysterious train crash while making a super 8 movie, leading to strange occurrences in their town. The youthful excitement for filmmaking and a nostalgiac period setting will resonate with fans of Matinee.

Hugo tells the story of an orphan living in a Paris train station and his adventure involving a mysterious automaton and the history of cinema. Similar to Matinee, it's a film that celebrates the magic and craft behind movies.

The Artist, a silent film about the transition from silent movies to talkies, explores the evolution of cinema with a loving nod to its roots. Fans of Matinee will appreciate the focus on a pivotal moment in film history, told with both humor and affection.

Ed Wood is a whirl through the life of an eccentric filmmaker who, like Matinee's Lawrence Woolsey, has a unique passion for his craft despite lacking traditional skills. Fans of Matinee will appreciate Johnny Depp's portrayal of the enthusiastic director, celebrating the spirit of filmmaking.

Starring Jim Carrey, The Majestic centers around a blacklisted writer who loses his memory and stumbles upon a small town, where he rejuvenates a dormant movie theater. The film enthusiasts who adore Matinee's celebration of cinema will find a similar homage in this film.

In Be Kind Rewind, a video store clerk (Jack Black) and his friend (Mos Def) recreate and re-film classic movies after accidentally erasing their store's inventory. It shares Matinee's creative enthusiasm and love for movies, concocting a quirky homage to film history.

Son of Rambow is a comedy about two boys who set out to make their own action film, inspired by First Blood. Like Matinee, it captures the whimsical and inspiring side of amateur film production with a heartwarming friendship at its core.