Sometimes, its inevitable for movies to share similar premises.
For example, the groundbreaking concept ofGroundhog Dayis now known asan entirely new genre.
In some cases, some films are so strikingly similar that its hard to ignore the parallels.
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Some of these movies have practically the same core with enough changes to avoid plagiarism accusations.
In unique instances, two similar movies can even be released in the same year.
The following entries explore pairs of movies that share striking similarities, from storylines to overarching themes.
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Are they ripoffs or just simply a case of great ideas coincidentally being hatched around the same time?
Audiences can usually judge.
Similarly, Emmerich’s earlier film,The Day After Tomorrow, explores the catastrophic consequences of climate change.
As Jenna navigates adult life with a teenagers perspective, she learns valuable lessons about friendship and love.
The premise of13 Going on 30draws clear inspiration fromBig, which was released in 1988.
Dom’s sister Mia sees something she likes in Brian, too.
Their rivalry gets them lost in the city, forcing them to team up and find their way home.
Later, they will need to team up again to confront a shared threat.
WhileWhite House Downleans into humor and spectacle,Olympus Has Fallenopts for a darker, more visceral approach.
Directed byJames Cameron, the film shows off groundbreaking visuals that transports viewers to the lush world of Pandora.
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Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) enjoys the adrenaline of street car racing and his fans treat him like a rock star. After a blazing encounter with the ruthless Johnny Tran, Dom decides to take Brian (Paul Walker), a newcomer to street racing, under his wing. Dom’s sister Mia sees something she likes in Brian, too. Trouble is, neither of them realize he’s an undercover cop, and Dominic and his rival Johnny Tran are both the prime suspects in a case involving dirty money and big-rig hijacking.
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