Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Hippo

If you loved Hippo, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Don't Think Twice

Don't Think Twice

2016★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hippo for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time....

#2
Wicked Little Letters

Wicked Little Letters

2024★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hippo for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When the denizens of Littlehampton – including conservative Edith – begin receiving letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspe...

#3
CQ

CQ

2001★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hippo for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a n...

#4
Family Weekend

Family Weekend

2013★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hippo for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A 16-year-old girl takes her parents hostage after they miss her big jump-roping competition....

#5
In the Soup

In the Soup

1992★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hippo for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An aspiring young filmmaker gets involved with an eccentric gangster for the financing of his first film....

#6
Landline

Landline

2017★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hippo for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A teenager living with her sister and parents in Manhattan during the 1990s discovers that her father is having an affair....

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