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10 Best Movies Like Willy the 1st

If you loved Willy the 1st, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
New Biz in the Hood

New Biz in the Hood

2019★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Willy the 1st for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Fred Bartel is the charismatic boss of a trendy Parisian communication agency, Happy Few. After a heated tax audit, he was forced by the administration to relocate overnight his co...

#2
CQ

CQ

2001★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Willy the 1st 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
Going Places

Going Places

1974★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Willy the 1st for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two whimsical, aimless thugs harass and assault women, steal, murder, and alternately charm, fight, or sprint their way out of trouble. They take whatever the bourgeoisie holds dea...

#4
All About Nina

All About Nina

2018★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Willy the 1st for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Nina Geld's passion and talent have made her a rising star in the comedy scene, but she's an emotional mess offstage. When a new professional opportunity coincides with a romantic ...

#5
All About Actresses

All About Actresses

2009★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Willy the 1st for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A director wants to make a documentary about actresses, all actresses: the popular ones, the unknown ones, the intellectuals, the comedians, the forgotten ones... Filming everythin...

#6
Sex Is Comedy

Sex Is Comedy

2002★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Willy the 1st for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A director struggles with a difficult sex scene between a young actor and actress who can't stand one another. Aided by her loyal assistant, she is hell-bent on getting the scene r...

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