Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 15, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The New Yorker

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

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#1
The Troubles of Alfred

The Troubles of Alfred

1972★ 5.9

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

Unlucky in love, Alfred tries to commit suicide, only to be thwarted by police efforts to prevent a simultaneous attempt by a nearby young woman. Recovering, the young lady puts hi...

#2
Very Happy Alexander

Very Happy Alexander

1968★ 6.9

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

Alexandre, a young and honest farmer, is oppressed by an authoritarian wife, who makes him work like a dog. When she dies in a car crash, he decides to stay in bed, absolutely free...

#3
Alter Ego

Alter Ego

2026★ 6.6

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

Alex, a quiet forty-something, leads an ordinary life until new neighbours move in. The husband is Alex’s perfect lookalike… except for one thing: he has hair. Alex sinks into a gr...

#4
It Boy

It Boy

2013★ 6.5

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

38-year-old Alice has everything to become the next editor-in-chief of Rebelle magazine except for her uptight image. But when the young and charming Balthazar, barely 20, crosses ...

#5
Sextuplets

Sextuplets

2019★ 6.2

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

Father-to-be Alan is shocked to learn that he was born a sextuplet. With his newfound brother Russell riding shotgun, the duo sets out on a hilarious journey to reunite with their ...

#6
Held Up

Held Up

1999★ 5.8

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

What should have been a romantic getaway turns into one hilarious debacle after another when Michael's woman dumps him in the desert where he gets carjacked by a teenager and he is...

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