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Movies like The Mathematics Of Change (2020)

The best movies like The Mathematics Of Change (2020) are Adventures in Public School (2018), Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010) and The Errand Boy (1961). If The Mathematics Of Change hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Adventures in Public School (2018)

    A socially-awkward, home-schooled kid forces his way into public school against his suffocating, but loving, mother's wishes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  2. Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010)

    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 would rarely admit to.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  3. The Errand Boy (1961)

    Paramutual Pictures wants to know where all the money is going so they hire Morty to be their spy. Morty works for Mr. Sneak and gets a job in the mail room so that he can have access to the lot. But all that Morty ever finds is that he can cause havoc no matter what he does.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  4. Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion (2007)

    From an inauspicious beginning performing comedy routines in the back of a burger joint in New York, unorthodox stand-up star Zach Galifianakis has made a splash on the scene with his inimitable brand of humor. In this live show filmed at San Francisco's Purple Onion nightclub, the versatile funnyman serves up a healthy dose of his signature wit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  5. Taking Care of Business (1990)

    An uptight advertising exec has his entire life in a filofax organizer which mistakenly ends up in the hands of a friendly convict who poses as him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020)

    Jerry Seinfeld takes the stage in New York and tackles talking vs. texting, bad buffets vs. so-called "great" restaurants and the magic of Pop Tarts.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  7. Much Ado About Nothing (2013)

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

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  8. The Anniversary (1968)

    Mrs Taggart always celebrates her anniversary with her grown sons. It’s a tradition practised since the death of her husband and she is determined for it to continue. None of her three sons have dared to cross their ruthless domineering mother but this anniversary they intend to try. With cruel and brutal twists, the family get-together becomes a social nightmare beyond endurance.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  9. Hollywood or Bust (1956)

    The last movie with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin together, is a satire of the life in Hollywood. Steve Wiley is a deceiver who cheats Malcolm Smith when he wins a car, claiming that he won it too. Trying to steal the car, Steve tells Malcolm that he lives in Hollywood, next to Anita Ekberg's. When Malcom hears that, they both set out for Hollywood and the adventure begins...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998)

    Taped for HBO in August 1998, on the final date of Jerry Seinfeld's tour appearances at New York City's Broadhurst Theater, I'm Telling You for the Last Time presents the standup comedian's so-called "final" standup, or at least his final tour with the standup material that made him famous.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  11. Son of Rambow (2007)

    Will is looking for an escape from his family when he encounters Lee, the school bully. Armed with a video camera and a copy of Rambo, Lee plans to make his own action-packed video epic.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  12. Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)

    When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  13. The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950)

    Nutbourne College, an old established, all-boys, boarding school is told that another school is to be billeted with due to wartime restrictions. The shock is that it's an all-girls school that has been sent. The two head teachers are soon battling for the upper hand with each other and the Ministry. But a crisis (or two) forces them to work together.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Rookie of the Year (1993)

    When the cast comes off his once broken arm, a 12-year-old boy can throw a 100-mile-an-hour fastball, and the Chicago Cubs want him as their new pitcher.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  15. Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive (2013)

    Standup comedian Aziz Ansari ("Parks and Recreation") headlines his third standup special, where he shares his uniquely hilarious perspective on fears of adulthood, babies, marriage, and more. Ansari's look at life on the cusp of 30 years old is smart, unfiltered, and hysterical.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  16. Dave Chappelle: Deep in the Heart of Texas (2017)

    Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials. Filmed at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, in April 2015.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. Switched (2020)

    Tired of being bullied, Cassandra Evans prays that her nemesis, Katie Sharp, the queen bee of social media, would know what it’s like to walk a day in her shoes. Her prayer is answered in an unexpected way when they get switched.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  18. No Time for Sergeants (1958)

    Georgia farm boy Will Stockdale is about to bust with pride. He’s been drafted. Will’s ready. But is Uncle Sam ready for Will?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. Godspell (1973)

    In modern-day New York City, John the Baptist calls out to a group of young men and women to learn from the teachings of Jesus. Through song and dance, they relive Christ's crucifixion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Mr. Bones (2001)

    A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  21. Riders of Justice (2020)

    Markus returns home to care for his daughter when his wife dies in a tragic train accident. However, when a survivor of the wreck surfaces and claims foul play, Markus suspects his wife was murdered and embarks on a mission to find those responsible.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  22. Gray's Anatomy (1996)

    The film documents, in an often dramatic and humorous fashion, Gray's investigations into alternative medicine for an eye condition (Macular pucker) he had developed.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  23. Fermat's Last Tango (2001)

    A musical fantasia based on the true encounter between mathematician Andrew Wiles and Fermat's last theorem.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  24. Antonia's Line (1995)

    After World War II, Antonia and her daughter, Danielle, go back to their Dutch hometown, where Antonia's late mother has bestowed a small farm upon her. There, Antonia settles down and joins a tightly-knit but unusual community. Those around her include quirky friend Crooked Finger, would-be suitor Bas and, eventually for Antonia, a granddaughter and great-granddaughter who help create a strong family of empowered women.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  25. Stuart Dee (2005)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  26. Look Who's Talking Now! (1993)

    When high-powered executive Samantha LeBon hatches a scheme to spend a romantic Christmas with her new employee – the unsuspecting, blithesome James – his wife, their kids and their two dogs, Rocks and Daphne, must rescue him before he makes a terrible mistake.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  27. Donald in Mathmagic Land (1959)

    Disney used animation here to explain through this wonderful adventure of Donald how mathematics can be useful in our real life. Through this journey Donald shows us how mathematics are not just numbers and charts, but magical living things.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  28. To the New Girl (2020)

    A bold anthology feature film made by an all-female creative team and cast. Based on the popular play of the same name the 80-minute movie follows 10 women scorned as they directly address their exes' new wives and lovers at an open mic night in Los Angeles. Created by a dynamic group of emerging filmmakers at a time when audiences are demanding films made both by and for women, the project taps into a social and political climate that's left women poised to take back their voices and be heard.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  29. Nothing Funny (1996)

    One day, hospital orderlies, watching corpse in the morgue, recognize film director. Man, even though he died, he begins to remember his life. He made a career making movies, had numerous mistresses, but never realized their dreams. His life was interspersed with many setbacks that enfeebled him from the inside. Although he made a career in film, he was not happy with his life.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  30. Clerks (1994)

    Convenience and video store clerks Dante and Randal are sharp-witted, potty-mouthed and bored out of their minds. So in between needling customers, the counter jockeys play hockey on the roof, visit a funeral home and deal with their love lives.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Mathematics Of Change?

The closest matches to The Mathematics Of Change are Adventures in Public School (2018), Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010) and The Errand Boy (1961). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Mathematics Of Change?

Start with Adventures in Public School (2018), the closest match to The Mathematics Of Change.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Mathematics Of Change?

Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010), rated 7.8/10 by 321 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Mathematics Of Change?

Riders of Justice (2020) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Mathematics Of Change?

Yes: Adventures in Public School (2018), Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010) and The Errand Boy (1961).

How are movies similar to The Mathematics Of Change chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Mathematics Of Change, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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