Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The World Is Funny

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

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#1
SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997โ€ขโ˜… 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The World Is Funny for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults....

#2
CQ

CQ

2001โ€ขโ˜… 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The World Is Funny for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a n...

#3
Somewhere in Queens

Somewhere in Queens

2023โ€ขโ˜… 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The World Is Funny for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Leo and Angela Russo live a simple life in Queens, surrounded by their overbearing Italian-American family. When their son finds success on his high school basketball team, Leo tea...

#4
It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

2003โ€ขโ˜… 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The World Is Funny for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile...

#5
Hooking Up

Hooking Up

2020โ€ขโ˜… 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The World Is Funny for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Bailey and Darla embark upon a misguided and mutually deceitful form of therapy, one in which they must drive across the country, re-enacting Darla's colorful history as a sex addi...

#6
Don't Think Twice

Don't Think Twice

2016โ€ขโ˜… 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The World Is Funny for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time....

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