10 Movies That Ripped Off the Original But Somehow Became More Popular – Video

When it comes to movies, sometimes the student surpasses the master. There are several films that have taken inspiration from classics and gone on to become even bigger success stories. In a new video from WatchMojo, they countdown the top 10 rip off movies that are more popular than the original.

Movies like “The Hunger Games”, “King Kong”, “The Fast and the Furious”, “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, and “Top Gun” are just a few examples of films that have outshined the movies they were largely seen as imitating. These movies have captured the hearts of audiences and become cultural phenomena in their own right.

Which film “copycat” did you enjoy more than the original? Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know which movies you think have surpassed their predecessors. Be sure to check out WatchMojo for more great movie-centric videos and content.