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10 Best Movies Like The Mexicali Kid

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

#1
The DUFF

The DUFF

2015★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Mexicali Kid for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of...

#2
Fifty Shades Darker

Fifty Shades Darker

2017★ 6.5

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

When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to b...

#3
Mindhorn

Mindhorn

2016★ 6.1

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

A washed up actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective show "Mindhorn" must work with the police when a serial killer says that he will only speak with...

#4
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

1991★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Mexicali Kid for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem and travels back home to England. But upon arrival he discovers ...

#5
Let's Go to the Country

Let's Go to the Country

2014★ 6.3

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

Valentino and Salvo, unemployed and in search of fortune and recommendation, leave Palermo for Valentino’s home town, Monteforte, where they will try to survive the Italian crisis ...

#6
Big Night

Big Night

1996★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Mexicali Kid for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant....