Movies like El Chanfle 2 (1982)
The best movies like El Chanfle 2 (1982) are Rookie of the Year (1993), The Main Event (2020) and Pups Alone (2021). If El Chanfle 2 hooked you with its family and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe Legend of the Nahuala (2007)8.2/10 from 285 votes
- NewestCrazy Magical Mexico (2026)Released 2026
- In SpanishPadre no hay más que uno 5: Nido repleto (2025)Also in Spanish
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 family & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Main Event (2020)
An 11-year-old aspiring wrestler enters a competition to become the next WWE superstar by using special powers from a magical mask.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPups Alone (2021)
After receiving an exciting new job opportunity at a cutting edge Pet Invention company, Robert, his teenage daughter Jenna and their trusty and special border collie Charlie make the move to the new neighborhood, right before Christmas. Upon arriving, Robert meets his gorgeous next door neighbor Holly, and her sassy and spunky border collie Gidget. Before the sparks can fly, they are set upon my Robert’s conniving and obnoxious next door neighbor and project manager Victor, his neighborhood bully bulldog “Vinnie P” and the sycophantic sidekick Chihuahua “Jose”.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Air Up There (1994)
Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBeverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta! (2012)
When Papi, Chloe, the pups, Uncle Pedro, and their owners move to a hotel, the smallest pup Rosa feels like she doesn't fit in, and Papi wants to make her feel better by showing her how special she is.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPadre no hay más que uno 5: Nido repleto (2025)
Some parents experience the anguish of the "empty nest" when their children leave home. Javier, on the other hand, suffers the trauma of the "full nest": no one wants to leave home.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFather There is Only One 4 (2024)
The eldest of the family, Sara, comes of age and brings chaos to the family by announcing her intention to marry Ocho. Javier and Marisa try to avoid it at all costs. At the same time Dani has an existential crisis, Paulita feels jealous of Cris, Carlota announces that she has found a boyfriend from a high society family and Rocio has finally managed to be cast in her first film.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Legend of the Guanajuato Mummies (2014)
Three friends confront a horde of mummies, who have inexplicably awakened, and try to rescue their pal, not realizing they have fallen into a trap.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBeverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011)
Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when their human owners end up in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them - because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. So Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisThunderstruck (2012)
After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Sandlot 2 (2005)
A decade has passed in the small town where the original Sandlot gang banded together during the summer of ’62 to play baseball and battle the Beast. Now, back at the dugout, nine new kids descend on the diamond only to discover that a descendant of the Beast lives in Mr. Mertle’s backyard – a monster of mythical proportions known as 'The Great Fear'.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisPlaying with Fire (2019)
A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCorner Gas: The Movie (2014)
It’s been a few years, and there’s still not a lot going on 40 kilometers from nowhere. But that’s all about to change as the fine folks of Dog River, Saskatchewan face their biggest crisis ever. Brent and the gang discover that the town’s been badly mismanaged, leaving residents with little choice but to pack up and leave. As residents make one last rally to save Dog River as they know it, they discover a devious plan by a corporate chain that would change life for Dog Riverites forever.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAn Egg Rescue (2021)
Toto and his friends must rescue his egg children after they're taken away for a gourmet food event in Africa.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisRecess: All Growed Down (2003)
T.J. and The Recess Gang are kidnapped by the Third Street School's kindergartners, who are in turn being bullied by a new kid in their class.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCarlitos and the Chance of a Lifetime (2008)
Carlitos is a heartfelt story about one young boy's fight for his right to play soccer, while keeping his very essence intact.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Book of Life (2014)
The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChilangolandia (2021)
Mexico City, or "Chilangolandia," is a chaotic metropolis where millions of stories take place every day. Some of them are part of this fun comedy full of familiar characters and others that defy stereotypes. Ramiro is a taxi driver who hopes his problems will end when his nephew "El Chulo" becomes a national soccer star. On the other hand, Carmen and Miguel are couple who unexpectedly receive a suitcase with a large sum of money, just what they need to get out of their financial situation. But when the true owners of the cash realize that it fell into the wrong hands, endless adventures and misunderstandings break out within this complex city.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCrazy Magical Mexico (2026)
A man finds the best motivation to secure and save his town: making an independent Mexican film.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Legend of the Nahuala (2007)
Leo San Juan, an insecure child of nine years old, lives eternally frightened by horror stories that Nando tells his older brother. Within these stories it is 'The Legend of Nahuala', according to which, an old abandoned Casona is possessed by the spirit of an evil witch known as the Nahuala.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBelle of Old Mexico (1950)
Wealthy Kip Artmitage III (Robert Rockwell) honors his late wartime friend's request to look after the friend's "little sister."
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022)
A renowned Mexican journalist and documentary filmmaker living in Los Angeles, after being named the recipient of a prestigious international award, is compelled to return to his native country, unaware that this simple trip will push him to an existential limit.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIllusion Travels by Streetcar (1954)
Confronted with the unfortunate news that their favorite Streetcar, no. 133, is going to be decommissioned, two Municipal Transit workers get drunk and decide to "take 'er for one last spin," as it were. Unfortunately, the "one last spin" ends up being an all-night and all-day scramble to stay out of trouble, as they are confronted with situation after sometimes bizarre situation that prevents them from returning the "borrowed" Streetcar!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLive (2002)
A soccer radio commentator pretending to be live must deal with his malfunctioning tv signal. But his signal is not the only one off.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Carnaval en el trópico (1942)
Three Mexican friends decide to go to Vercacruz Carnaval to celebrate. There they watch Cantinflas' show of torero and boxer.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Run, Man, Run (1968)
The legendary Tomas Milian stars as Cuchillo, a knife-throwing thief on the run from murderous bandits, sadistic American agents, his hot-blooded fiancée and a sheriff turned bounty hunter, all of whom are gunning for a hidden fortune in gold that could finance the Mexican Revolution.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNo Volveré (2026)
A lonely ventriloquist is served divorce papers at the showroom bar where he works. Things take a strange turn when he tries to remedy the situation with his puppet, Luis.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
Double Take (2001)
A man on the run takes another man's passport, only to find himself stuck with the identity of a street hustler.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisBandidas (2006)
When a ruthless robber baron takes away everything they cherish, a rough-and-tumble, idealistic peasant and a sophisticated heiress embark on a quest for justice, vengeance…and a few good heists.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like El Chanfle 2?
The closest matches to El Chanfle 2 are Rookie of the Year (1993), The Main Event (2020) and Pups Alone (2021). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after El Chanfle 2?
Start with Rookie of the Year (1993), the closest match to El Chanfle 2.
What is the highest-rated movie like El Chanfle 2?
The Legend of the Nahuala (2007), rated 8.2/10 by 285 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like El Chanfle 2?
Crazy Magical Mexico (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Spanish movies like El Chanfle 2?
Yes: Padre no hay más que uno 5: Nido repleto (2025), Father There is Only One 4 (2024) and The Legend of the Guanajuato Mummies (2014).
How are movies similar to El Chanfle 2 chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside El Chanfle 2, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.