Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Mr. Mom

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

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#1
The Gift

The Gift

2015★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Mr. Mom for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Simon and Robyn are a young married couple whose life is going as planned until a chance run-in with Simon's high school acquaintance sends their world into a tailspin....

#2
Fatherhood

Fatherhood

2021★ 7.5

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

A widowed new dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own. Inspired by a true story....

#3
Young Adult

Young Adult

2011★ 5.8

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

A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family....

#4
Ezra

Ezra

2024★ 6.9

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

Stand-up comedian Max Bernal lives with his father Stan while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife. When forced to confront difficult decisions about thei...

#5
Wish I Was Here

Wish I Was Here

2014★ 6.5

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

Aidan Bloom, a struggling actor, father and husband, is 35 years old and still trying to find a purpose for his life. He and his wife are barely getting by financially and Aidan pa...

#6
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

2008★ 6.0

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

When a celebrated TV show host returns to his hometown in the South, his family is there to remind him that going home is no vacation!...

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