11 Movies Most People Don’t Realize Are Basically Sequels

Updated: 24 Jan, 2025 • 0 • min read

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Hollywood often tries to give audiences more of what they liked before, but it's not always the best approach. Sometimes, when the sequel to a hit film doesn't work out, we see a movie that's often referred to as a "spiritual sequel." This is a film that shares some connections with an earlier movie, despite not being part of a direct series. These movies feature similar stars or story elements, but they're not sequels.

They share cast members but not characters, and still have a cohesive feel. I've compiled a list of 11 pairs of movies which, although not part of a franchise, can be enjoyable to watch together.

(1996)

With that mindset, Bay's minor masterpiece becomes much more enjoyable.

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(1997)

Offending viewers were spared as this farce about a zoo's disastrous decision to import violent animals in a bid to boost attendance and profits went on without any casualties, but it had its share of tense moments.

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(1988)

However, he walked back his earlier comments from last year.

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(2005)

By critics, and to my surprise, my oldest child.

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(2016)

May build on the approach set by its precursor.

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(1998)

The film gains much more respectability due to the presence of Hackman's name in the credits, rather than above the title.

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(1998)

A modern take on the noir genre follows a heist of a bank robbery committed by George Clooney, as he elopes with a determined Federal officer, brought to life by Jennifer Lopez in her most compelling performance to date. Michael Keaton reprises his role as ATF agent Ray Nicolette in this gripping storyline.

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(2004)

Was directed by his brother, Mark.

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(1995)

While these two movies directed by Martin Scorsese may seem like they're connected in terms of plot, they actually share many common elements. One example is that both films are based on true stories that were originally told in non-fiction books written by author Nicolas Pileggi, and they star actors Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci as mobsters. Just like before, the movies portray the details that made the cinematic antiheroes so effective at breaking the law, including scenes of intense violence performed to a classic rock soundtrack that's sprinkled throughout.

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(1986)

The fun you can look forward to once it's all over.

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(1993)

Makes you pay the price for your errors.

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