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Land of the Lost (2009)

On his latest expedition, has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall is sucked into a space-time vortex alongside his crack-smart research assistant Holly and redneck survivalist Will into a world populated by marauding dinosaurs and painfully slow creatures called Sleestaks. With no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts, the trio must rely on their only ally, a primate named Chaka, to try to survive long enough to figure out a way back home.

Directed byBrad Silberling

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  1. 01

    Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

    Strong story similarity

    1996 · 73 min · Comedy · Science Fiction

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    In the not-too-distant future, the evil Dr. Forrester forces a temp named Mike into a series of experiments, where he's forced to watch cheesy movies so the mad scientist can monitor his mind. However, as Mike can't control where the movies begin or end, he'll try to keep his sanity with the help of his robot friends.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • substantial genre overlap
    • shared production studio: Universal Pictures
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    Jurassic World Dominion

    Shared themes

    2022 · 147 min · Adventure · Science Fiction · Thriller

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    Four years after Isla Nublar was destroyed, dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures.

    Why it connects

    • shared themes: dinosaur and scientist
    • shared genre DNA
    • shared production studio: Universal Pictures
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  3. 06

    100 Million BC

    Strong story similarity

    2008 · 85 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · TV Movie

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    A scientist from the failed Philadelphia Experiment leads a team of Navy SEALs back in time to the Cretaceous Period to rescue the first team he sent back during the 1940s. Things go wildly awry though, when on his return he accidentally brings a giant, man-eating dinosaur back through the portal and into modern-day, downtown Los Angeles.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  4. 07

    Robot & Frank

    Strong story similarity

    2012 · 89 min · Comedy · Crime · Science Fiction

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    Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support – like nutritious meals and a clean house – and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared genre DNA
    • a closely matched era
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  5. 08

    Meet Dave

    Strong story similarity

    2008 · 90 min · Adventure · Comedy · Family · Science Fiction

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    A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
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    Eight Below

    Strong story similarity

    2006 · 120 min · Adventure · Drama · Family

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    In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • a closely matched era
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    The Day After Tomorrow

    Strong story similarity

    2004 · 124 min · Adventure · Science Fiction · Thriller

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    After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared genre DNA
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