SimilarScreen
Follow That Dream

Follow That Dream

GO! GO! GO! It's Free-Wheeling Fun!

19626.11h 49m

Overview

When the Kwimper family car runs out of fuel on a new Florida highway and an officious state supervisor tries to run them off, Pop Kwimper digs in his heels and decides to do a little homesteading. He and his son Toby and their 'adopted' children—Holly, Ariadne, and the twins—start their own little community along a strip of the roadside.

Directed by Gordon Douglas
Written by Herman Raucher, Charles Lederer, Richard Powell
Produced by David Weisbart
0

Top Cast

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Toby Kwimper

Arthur O'Connell

Arthur O'Connell

Pop Kwimper

Anne Helm

Anne Helm

Holly Jones

Joanna Moore

Joanna Moore

Alisha Claypoole

Jack Kruschen

Jack Kruschen

Carmine

Simon Oakland

Simon Oakland

Nick

Roland Winters

Roland Winters

Judge

Alan Hewitt

Alan Hewitt

H. Arthur King

Howard McNear

Howard McNear

George

Frank De Kova

Frank De Kova

Jack (as Frank de Kova)

Themes & Keywords

highwayhomestead

About Follow That Dream

Follow That Dream is a comedy film released in 1962 exploring themes of highway, homestead. Directed by Gordon Douglas, it stars Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, Anne Helm. When the Kwimper family car runs out of fuel on a new Florida highway and an officious state supervisor tries to run them off, Pop Kwimper digs in his heels and decides to do a little homesteading. He and his son Toby and their 'adopted' children—Holly, Ariadne, and the twins—start their own little community along a strip of the roadside.

Movies Similar to Follow That Dream

Discover titles like Follow That Dream — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to Follow That Dream

If you enjoyed Follow That Dream, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Follow That Dream.

Due Date
31% Match

Due Date(2010)

Movie6.4/10

Peter Highman must scramble across the US in five days to be present for the birth of his first child. He gets off to a bad start when his wallet and luggage are stolen, and put on the 'no-fly' list. Peter embarks on a terrifying journey when he accepts a ride from an actor.

Super Troopers
28% Match

Five bored, occasionally high and always ineffective Vermont state troopers must prove their worth to the governor or lose their jobs. After stumbling on a drug ring, they plan to make a bust, but a rival police force is out to steal the glory.

West Side Story
25% Match

In Manhattan’s Upper West Side, rival gangs of Polish-Americans and newly arrived Puerto Ricans clash for control of the neighborhood, even as two young members from opposite sides fall dangerously in love.

Shane
25% Match

Shane(1953)

Movie7.3/10

A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.

Desperation
22% Match

When a sheriff arrests a writer, a family, a couple, and a hitchiker and throws them in a jail cell in the deserted town of Desperation, they must fight for their lives.

Homestead
22% Match

Homestead(2024)

Movie6.5/10

A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?

Breakdown
22% Match

Breakdown(1997)

Movie6.9/10

On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down. Stranded in the New Mexico desert, the two catch a break when a passing truck driver offers Amy a ride to a nearby café to call for help. Meanwhile, Jeff is able to fix the car and make his way to the café, but Amy isn't there. He tracks down the trucker ― who tells the police he's never seen Jeff or his wife before. Jeff then begins a desperate, frenzied search for Amy.

Thelma & Louise
22% Match

Taking a break from their dreary lives, close friends Thelma and Louise embark on a short weekend trip that ends in unforeseen incriminating circumstances. As fugitives, both women rediscover the strength of their bond and their newfound resilience.

Conagher
22% Match

Conagher(1991)

Movie6.7/10

Mrs. Evie Teale is struggling to stay alive while raising her two children alone on a remote homestead. Conn Conagher is an honest, hardworking cowboy. Their lives are intertwined as they fight the elements, indians, outlaws, and loneliness.

Lost Highway
22% Match

A tormented jazz musician finds himself lost in an enigmatic story involving murder, surveillance, gangsters, doppelgängers, and an impossible transformation inside a prison cell.

Gerry
22% Match

Gerry(2002)

Movie6.1/10

Two friends named Gerry become lost in the desert after taking a wrong turn. Their attempts to find their way home only lead them into further trouble.