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10 Best Movies Like The Punch Bowl

If you loved The Punch Bowl, 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 Punch Bowl for fans of Comedy & Family. 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
Little Big League

Little Big League

1994★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Punch Bowl for fans of Comedy & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When the owner of the Minnesota Twins passes away, he bequeaths the team to his preteen grandson. The newly minted head honcho quickly appoints himself manager, causing unrest in a...

#3
The Invisible

The Invisible

2007★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Punch Bowl for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After an attack leaves him in limbo -- invisible to the living and also near death -- a teenager discovers the only person who might be able help him is his attacker....

#4
How to Irritate People

How to Irritate People

1969★ 6.6

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

A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people....

#5
The Cheap Detective

The Cheap Detective

1978★ 6.4

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

A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wi...

#6
Duplex

Duplex

2003★ 6.1

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

When a young couple buys their dream home, they have no idea what the sweet little old lady upstairs is going to put them through!...

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