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10 Best Movies Like Papa Was Not a Rolling Stone

If you loved Papa Was Not a Rolling Stone, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Just an Illusion

Just an Illusion

2026★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Papa Was Not a Rolling Stone for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

1985. Vincent, almost 13, lives in the suburbs of Paris in a middle-class family, between a distant older brother and parents in constant conflict. Although he is no longer a child...

#2
CQ

CQ

2001★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Papa Was Not a Rolling Stone for fans of Drama & Comedy. 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...

#3
Under the Stars of Paris

Under the Stars of Paris

2021★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Papa Was Not a Rolling Stone for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Christine’s life has not been easy lately. Her lonely routine is divided between free food banks distributions and wandering the streets. On a cold winter night she founds Suli, an...

#4
Maybe More

Maybe More

2024★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Papa Was Not a Rolling Stone for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After 25 years together, married life has taken its toll on Xavier and Sophie, so when Sophie decides to invite their neighbours over for dinner, Xavier is less than enthusiastic t...

#5
Landline

Landline

2017★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Papa Was Not a Rolling Stone for fans of Drama & Comedy. 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....

#6
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Papa Was Not a Rolling Stone for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a s...

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