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10 Best Movies Like The Man Child

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

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#1
Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Man Child for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an imp...

#2
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

2008★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Man Child for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket)...

#3
Adventures in Public School

Adventures in Public School

2018★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Man Child for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A socially-awkward, home-schooled kid forces his way into public school against his suffocating, but loving, mother's wishes....

#4
After the Ball

After the Ball

2015★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Man Child for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After the Ball, a retail fairy tale set in the world of fashion. Kate's dream is to design for couturier houses. Although she is a bright new talent, Kate can't get a job. No one t...

#5
The Wedding Year

The Wedding Year

2019★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Man Child for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A commitment-phobic 27-year old’s relationship is put to the test when she and her boyfriend attend 7 weddings in the same year....

#6
The Three Stooges

The Three Stooges

2012★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Man Child for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Left on the doorstep of an orphanage run by nuns, three newborn knuckleheads grow up to be finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking janitors named Larry, Curly and Moe. When they learn that fin...

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