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10 Best Movies Like What’s in a Name?

If you loved What’s in a Name?, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

2013★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What’s in a Name? for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words....

#2
Louis C.K.: Hilarious

Louis C.K.: Hilarious

2010★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What’s in a Name? for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but...

#3
Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics

Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics

2004★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What’s in a Name? for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics....

#4
Class Rank

Class Rank

2017★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What’s in a Name? for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two high school misfits join forces in an attempt to overtake the local school board. Guided by their families, they enter the perilous word of politics and, in the process, learn ...

#5
American Dreamer

American Dreamer

2022★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What’s in a Name? for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In this winsome comedy, an entitled Economics professor pursues a tactic to buy an ailing widow’s mansion for nothing, but he quickly realizes that his seemingly foolproof strategy...

#6
The Wedding Year

The Wedding Year

2019★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What’s in a Name? 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....

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