Movies like Birth of the Night King - The Men Who Eat Women (2017)
The best movies like Birth of the Night King - The Men Who Eat Women (2017) are A Night at the Roxbury (1998), The Joker is Wild (1957) and Horrible Bosses 2 (2014). If Birth of the Night King - The Men Who Eat Women hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedProtector (2026)8.4/10 from 648 votes
- NewestQueen of the Night vs. Night King 2 (2026)Released 2026
- In JapaneseRitual (2000)Also in Japanese
A Night at the Roxbury (1998)
Despite being well into adulthood, brothers Doug and Steve Butabi still live at home and work in the flower shop owned by their dad. They exist only to hit on women at discos, though they're routinely unsuccessful until a chance run-in with Richard Grieco gets them inside the swank Roxbury club. Mistaken for high rollers, they meet their dream women, Vivica and Cambi, and resolve to open a club of their own.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Joker is Wild (1957)
A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisHorrible Bosses 2 (2014)
Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNight of the Demons 2 (1994)
Angela, the hostess from hell, summons her army of teen demons when teenagers from St. Rita's High School decide to party at the haunted Hull House on Halloween.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJohnny O'Clock (1947)
When an employee at an illegal gambling den dies suspiciously, her sister, Nancy, looks into the situation and falls for Johnny O'Clock, a suave partner in the underground casino. Selfish and non-committal by nature, Johnny slowly begins to return Nancy's affection and decides to run away with her, but conflict within his business threatens their plans. As Johnny tries to distance himself from the casino, his shady past comes back to haunt him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHow High (2001)
Jamal and Silas, two ordinary guys who smoke something magical, pass their college entrance exams with flying colors and end up at Harvard. Ivy League ways are strange but Silas and Jamal take it in a stride -- until their supply of supernatural smoke runs dry. That's when they have to start living by their wits and rely on their natural resources to make the grade.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPal Joey (1957)
An opportunistic singer woos a wealthy widow to boost his career.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWhat's the Matter with Helen? (1971)
Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisCocktail (1988)
After being discharged from the Army, Brian Flanagan moves back to Queens and takes a job in a bar run by Doug Coughlin, who teaches Brian the fine art of bar-tending. Brian quickly becomes a patron favorite with his flashy drink-mixing style, and Brian adopts his mentor's cynical philosophy on life and goes for the money.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSweet and Lowdown (1999)
In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Bluebird in My Heart (2018)
An ex-con's attempts to live a quiet life are derailed when the daughter of the woman sheltering him is the victim of a vicious attack.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisNight Shift (2023)
A young woman working her first night shift at a remote motel begins to suspect that she is being followed by a dangerous character from her past. As the night progresses and increasingly supernatural events occur, she quickly finds out that nothing is what it appears to be.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRitual (2000)
A disillusioned filmmaker has an encounter with a young woman who has a ritual of repeating "Tomorrow is my birthday" everyday. He tries to communicate with her through his video camera.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisG.I. Blues (1960)
Stationed in West Germany, soldier Tulsa McLean hopes to open a nightclub once he's discharged. Although he may lack the capital for such a venture, a chance to raise the cash comes his way through a friendly wager. Local dancer Lili is a notorious ice queen, and Tulsa bets everything he has that a friend of his can earn her affections. But when the friend is dispatched to Alaska, it's up to Tulsa to melt Lili's heart.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHypnotic (2021)
A young woman seeking self-improvement enlists the help of a renowned hypnotist but, after a handful of intense sessions, discovers unexpected and deadly consequences.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSummer of 69 (2025)
In an effort to land the guy she's been pining after since grade school, Abby hires a local stripper named Santa Monica to teach her everything she needs to know about confidence and sex.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStark Raving Mad (2002)
A crook quietly plots his revenge against the boss who murdered his brother while working for him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFour Rooms (1995)
It's Ted the Bellhop's first night on the job...and the hotel's very unusual guests are about to place him in some outrageous predicaments. It seems that this evening's room service is serving up one unbelievable happening after another.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisChampagne Problems (2025)
A driven American exec heads to Paris determined to acquire a champagne brand by Christmas — and accidentally falls for the heir to the bubbly empire.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisProtector (2026)
Nikki's life is shattered when her daughter is kidnapped. Thrust into the criminal underworld while hunted by cops and military, she must fight to rescue her child.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMarked Woman (1937)
In the underworld of Manhattan, a woman dares to stand up to one of the city's most powerful gangsters.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe White Countess (2005)
In 1930s Shanghai, 'The White Countess' is both Sofia, a fallen member of the exiled Russian aristocracy, and a nightclub created by a blind American diplomat who asks Sofia to be the centerpiece of the world he wants to create.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBlood Money (1933)
The title refers to the business of affable, ambitious bail bondsman (and politically-connected grifter) Bill Bailey, who, in the course of his work, crosses paths with every kind of offender there is, from first-time defendants to career criminals.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Queen Concerto 4 (2026)
Fuka, a top hostess who has lost sight of her own goals despite being a descendant of Ichijo Shino, the legendary "Queen" of the neon-lit district, encounters Ranmaru, a former host who once handled rough work under Shino. Enthralled by Ranmaru's strength fueled by revenge and ambition, Fuka rebels against her mother and Jin, the current "Night King" who is allied with her. However, the dark flames burning within Ranmaru's heart begin to engulf the entire neon district, drawing in Meg, one of Jin's biggest customers, and Yuka, a former hostess on the run after a shooting incident... (Story continues in "Queen of the Night vs. Night King 2")
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Sadie McKee (1934)
A maid has romances with a two-timer, a boozing millionaire and the master of the house.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Queen of the Night vs. Night King 2 (2026)
Having broken away from the path laid out by her mother, Fuuka, now a former host turned yakuza, has teamed up with Ranmaru and reclaimed the title of "Queen," the number one hostess in the neon-lit district. However, her glory is threatened by the rise of a mysterious new hostess, Yuika. Ranmaru quickly gives up on Fuuka and tries to return to Yuika, but Yuika hides an ambition beneath her beautiful mask: to revive Jin, the "Night King," whose spirit has now been broken... (Sequel to "Queen Concerto 4")
Why it matches: Similar story and style
On 'E' (2026)
A young mother struggles to keep her head above water as she navigates motherhood, her neurodivergent toddler, and the gritty Atlanta nightclub where she works. All on a quarter tank of gas.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
King of Sha-kin (1997)
In late 90s Osaka, three people from various walks of life meet by chance. They team up to orchestrate a complex financial con targeting crooked businessmen in an attempt to solve their respective financial woes.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Paris top secret (1969)
The underworld (imaginary and real) of Paris, depicted through several sketches. Kaleidoscope of the immoral and nauseating aspects of the capital.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
The Game of Jou-Ou (2014)
Chizuru is a rookie hostess in Miss CLUB "Red Dragon". In the store, they have a legend that earned 10 million yen sales overnight sales. Led by Luna, followed by Nagisa in second, and senior cast such as Yuna whose aim for "apex". They had been engaged in a fierce battle to became No.1 hostess.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Birth of the Night King - The Men Who Eat Women?
The closest matches to Birth of the Night King - The Men Who Eat Women are A Night at the Roxbury (1998), The Joker is Wild (1957) and Horrible Bosses 2 (2014). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Birth of the Night King - The Men Who Eat Women?
Start with A Night at the Roxbury (1998), the closest match to Birth of the Night King - The Men Who Eat Women.
What is the highest-rated movie like Birth of the Night King - The Men Who Eat Women?
Protector (2026), rated 8.4/10 by 648 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Birth of the Night King - The Men Who Eat Women?
Queen of the Night vs. Night King 2 (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Japanese movies like Birth of the Night King - The Men Who Eat Women?
Yes: Ritual (2000), Queen Concerto 4 (2026) and Queen of the Night vs. Night King 2 (2026).
How are movies similar to Birth of the Night King - The Men Who Eat Women chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Birth of the Night King - The Men Who Eat Women, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.