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Movies like The Big Store (1941)

The best movies like The Big Store (1941) are A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025), Sneakerella (2022) and Animal Crackers (1930). If The Big Store hooked you with its comedy and music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025)

    Kevin, Nick, and Joe Jonas face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  2. Sneakerella (2022)

    When El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, meets Kira King, the fiercely independent daughter of legendary basketball star and sneaker tycoon Darius King, sparks fly as the two bond over their mutual affinity for sneakers. With a little nudge from his best friend and a sprinkle of Fairy Godfather magic, El finds the courage to use his talent to pursue his dream of becoming a ‘legit’ sneaker designer in the industry.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & comedy

  3. Animal Crackers (1930)

    The well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse when a valuable painting goes missing. The intrepid Captain Spaulding attempts to solve the crime with the help of his silly secretary Horatio Jamison, while sparring with the anarchic Signor Emanuel Ravelli and his nutty sidekick The Professor.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  4. A Day at the Races (1937)

    Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned by Judy's boyfriend Gil. There are a few problems. Hackenbush, who was recently put in charge of the sanitarium, isn't really a doctor, he's a veterinarian.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  5. Back to the Beach (1987)

    A former beach boy and his wife go to California to visit their daughter and become part of the new beach scene.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

  6. John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019)

    John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  7. The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)

    The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  8. Airheads (1994)

    The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  9. Guava Island (2019)

    Deni Maroon, a musician and dock worker is determined to pull off a music festival against the interests of the local factory owner.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  10. Blue's Big City Adventure (2022)

    When Josh gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s Broadway musical, Josh and Blue skidoo to NYC for the very first time where they meet new friends and discover the magic of music, dance, and following one’s dreams.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music & comedy

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  11. 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 & music

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  12. Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)

    A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  13. Make Mine Music (1946)

    In the tradition of Fantasia, Make Mine Music is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as "Peter and the Wolf", narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie the Pooh. In addition you'll enjoy such classic cartoon hits as "Casey at the Bat," "The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met" and "Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

  14. Let It Shine (2012)

    A teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help a friend and win the girl of his dreams while overcoming self-doubt and the expectations of his strict religious parents.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  15. The Three Stooges (2012)

    Left on the doorstep of an orphanage run by nuns, three newborn knuckleheads grow up to be finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking janitors named Larry, Curly and Moe. When they learn that financial problems will soon force the only home they've ever known to close, the trio sets out to raise $830,000 in one month. Out in the world for the very first time, the three innocent bumblers become embroiled in a murder plot and find stardom on a TV reality show.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  16. Thunderstruck (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

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  17. The Loud House Movie (2021)

    The Loud family travel to Scotland and discover they are descendants of Scottish royalty as they move into their giant ancestral castle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  18. 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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  19. The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)

    Charles Dreyfus, who has finally cracked over inspector Clouseau's antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid of Clouseau once and for all.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Who's Minding the Store? (1963)

    Norman Phiffer, a proud man in a humble life, doesn't know that his girlfriend, Barbara, is heir to the Tuttle Department Store dynasty. Mrs. Tuttle, Barbara's mother, is determined to split the two lovers, and hires Norman in an attempt to humiliate him enough that Barbara leaves him. Will she ruin their love, or will he ruin her store?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  21. Three Little Words (1950)

    Song-and-dance man Bert Kalmar can't continue his stage career after an injury, so he has to earn his money as a lyricist. By chance, he meets composer Harry Ruby and their first song is a hit. Ruby gets Kalmar to marry his former partner Jessie Brown, and Kalmar and Jessie prevent Ruby from getting married to the wrong girls. But due to the fact that Ruby has caused a backer's withdrawal for a Kalmar play, they end their professional relationship.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & comedy

  22. Free and Easy (1930)

    Gopher City Kansas hosts a beauty contest. The winner, Elvira Plunkett, and her mother go to Hollywood. The Chamber of Commerce also provides Elvira with an agent, Gopher City's own Elmer J. Butz. Elmer likes Elvira and the shy Elvira likes him, but Mrs. Plunkett, a formidable woman, has little use for hapless Elmer. On the train west, they meet movie star Larry Mitchell, who takes a shine to Elvira and helps her meet MGM directors once they get to Tinsel Town. Elmer, meanwhile, wants to help Elvira with her career and he also wants to be her man. Movie stardom does come to the Gopher City entourage, but to whom is a surprise. And who will win the lovely Elvira's hand?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & music

  23. Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962)

    The daughter of a circus owner fights to save her father from a takeover spearheaded by the man she loves.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & music

  24. Bel Canto (2025)

    After a boozy night, Anne wakes up, except everything around her has turned into music… What happened? Accompanied by Pierre, her boyfriend who mysteriously started to talk in Italian overnight, they will try to unravel the mystery.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & comedy

  25. Addicted to It (2026)

    Dace attempts the impossible: a peaceful walk without his phone. But his device, Phoney Bunny, springs to life and chases him like a clingy ex. As he recruits fellow screen junkies, one question remains: can you live without your phone?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & music

  26. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (2015)

    Geneviève lives with her mother who runs an umbrella shop in Cherbourg. She falls in love with Guy, who is called up for military service in Algeria and leaves the city. The lovers separate, promising each other eternal love. But Geneviève soon discovers that she is pregnant and ends up giving in to her mother's pressure by marrying Roland, a rich jeweler who has long coveted her. When Guy returns to Cherbourg, he discovers Geneviève's marriage and finds his seriously ill aunt who is faithfully cared for by Madeleine, who has been in love with him for years.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & music

  27. My Wife Wants to Sing (1958)

    Having been happily married for ten years, Gerda Wagner, devoted mother and housewife, suddenly gets it into her head that she would like a career as a pop star. She had singing lessons in the past and her voice is still beautiful. A chance meeting with the idolized Italian singer Fabiani, revives her stage fever - much to the annoyance of her husband Gustl Wagner, head of the records section at a department store.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & comedy

  28. Ja, so ein Mädchen mit sechzehn (1959)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & comedy

  29. Driver for One Trip (1981)

    Driver Mikhail meets Sofia, a distinguished collective farm worker who has come to Moscow. He helps her buy a car and agrees to deliver it to her collective farm. He is a widower, and she has separated from her husband. At Sofia's request, he agrees to take her, her daughter, and son-in-law back home. Mikhail develops deep feelings for Sofia, but her daughter is against it.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & music

  30. The 3 Penny Opera (1931)

    In London at the turn of the century, underworld kingpin Mack the Knife marries Polly Peachum without the knowledge of her father, the equally enterprising 'king of the beggars'.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Big Store?

The closest matches to The Big Store are A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025), Sneakerella (2022) and Animal Crackers (1930). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Big Store?

Start with A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025), the closest match to The Big Store.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Big Store?

The Loud House Movie (2021), rated 7.2/10 by 215 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Big Store?

Addicted to It (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Big Store?

Yes: A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025), Sneakerella (2022) and Animal Crackers (1930).

How are movies similar to The Big Store chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Big Store, 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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