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10 Best Movies Like The 40 Year Old Virgin

If you loved The 40 Year Old Virgin, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The 40 Year Old Virgin for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employ...

#2
Hall Pass

Hall Pass

2011★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The 40 Year Old Virgin for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When best buds Rick and Fred begin to show signs of restlessness at home, their wives take a bold approach to revitalize their marriages, they grant the guys a 'hall pass'—one week...

#3
There's Something About Mary

There's Something About Mary

1998★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The 40 Year Old Virgin for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against othe...

#4
40 Days and 40 Nights

40 Days and 40 Nights

2002★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The 40 Year Old Virgin for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Matt Sullivan's last big relationship ended in disaster and ever since his heart's been aching and his commitment's been lacking. Then came Lent, that time of year when everybody g...

#5
Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

2008★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The 40 Year Old Virgin for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When actress Sarah Marshall dumps aspiring musician Peter Bretter for rock star Aldous Snow, Peter's world comes crashing down. His best friend Brian suggests that Peter should get...

#6
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

2006★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The 40 Year Old Virgin for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev travels to America to make a documentary. As he zigzags across the nation, Borat meets real people in real situations with hysterical consequences....