Movies like Le bon rôle (2021)
The best movies like Le bon rôle (2021) are Reality (2015), Emilie Muller (1993) and The Disaster Artist (2017). If Le bon rôle hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedMeshes of the Afternoon (1943)7.6/10 from 464 votes
- NewestJay Kelly (2025)Released 2025
- In FrenchReality (2015)Also in French
Reality (2015)
A wanna-be director is given 48 hours by a producer to find the best groan of pain, worthy of an Oscar, as the only condition to back his film.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEmilie Muller (1993)
At her first audition, a young woman is asked by the casting director to talk about what is inside her handbag.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Disaster Artist (2017)
An aspiring actor in Hollywood meets an enigmatic stranger by the name of Tommy Wiseau, the meeting leads the actor down a path nobody could have predicted; creating the worst movie ever made.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Country Wedding (2015)
A famous country singer set to marry a glamorous Hollywood actress returns to his small town roots. When he crosses paths with his childhood sweetheart and finally feels inspired to write songs again he reevaluates his life, his values and his opinion of true love. As his wedding day approaches, he must decide if he has chosen the right woman to be his wife.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThey'll Love Me When I'm Dead (2018)
As his life comes to its end, famous Hollywood director Orson Welles puts it all on the line at the chance for renewed success with the film The Other Side of the Wind.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHome Run (2013)
A pro ball player with a substance abuse problem is forced into rehab in his hometown, finding new hope when he gets honest about his checkered past, and takes on coaching duties for a misfit Little League team
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFootlight Parade (1933)
A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisReservoir Dogs (1991)
Short film made with the help of the Sundance Film Institute and serving as a proof-of-concept for the subsequent feature film.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAttila (2001)
A vengeful beauty foils the plans of the bloodthirsty Hun warrior to conquer Rome.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSwiped (2025)
Whitney Wolfe uses extraordinary grit and ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisYes, God, Yes (2020)
Alice, a young innocent Catholic girl, is tempted into masturbating after an AOL chat suddenly turns sexual, however is conflicted as the act would be considered a sin.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Life and Death of 9413: A Hollywood Extra (1928)
This short experimental film tells the story of a man who comes to Hollywood to become a star, only to fail and be dehumanized. He is identified by the number 9413 written on his forehead.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMeshes of the Afternoon (1943)
A woman returning home falls asleep and has vivid dreams that may or may not be happening in reality. Through repetitive images and complete mismatching of the objective view of time and space, her dark inner desires play out on-screen.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like this10 Items or Less (2006)
An actor who is considering the role of a supermarket manager arrives at a grocery store on the outskirts of Los Angeles to do some field research. He subsequently becomes stranded, without a car or cell phone, and accepts a ride home with Scarlet, a cashier who is about to interview for a new job. The actor rediscovers the essence of his craft while helping Scarlet gain the confidence she needs to change her life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSex Is Comedy (2002)
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 right without compromise.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisS.O.B. (1981)
A movie producer who made a huge flop tries to salvage his career by revamping his film as an erotic production, where its family-friendly star takes her top off.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Stunt Man (1980)
A fugitive stumbles onto a movie set just when they need a new stunt man, takes the job as a way to hide out and falls for the leading lady while facing off with his manipulative director.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPlan B (2021)
After a regrettable first sexual encounter, a straight-laced high school student and her slacker best friend have 24 hours to hunt down a Plan B pill in America's heartland.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisInnocence (2005)
At a peculiar all-girls academy, new arrivals, including Iris, are delivered in coffins. Guided by enigmatic teachers, the students dance through enchanted woods by day, while the night unveils sinister lessons that blur innocence and awakening.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJay Kelly (2025)
Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager, Ron.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Le bon rôle?
The closest matches to Le bon rôle are Reality (2015), Emilie Muller (1993) and The Disaster Artist (2017). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Le bon rôle?
Start with Reality (2015), the closest match to Le bon rôle.
What is the highest-rated movie like Le bon rôle?
Meshes of the Afternoon (1943), rated 7.6/10 by 464 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Le bon rôle?
Jay Kelly (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there French movies like Le bon rôle?
Yes: Reality (2015), Emilie Muller (1993) and Attila (2001).
How are movies similar to Le bon rôle chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Le bon rôle, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.