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Movies like That’s the Way to Do It (2007)

The best movies like That’s the Way to Do It (2007) are Ramona and Beezus (2010), Carolina (2003) and All in a Nutshell (1949). If That’s the Way to Do It hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Ramona and Beezus (2010)

    Ramona is a little girl with a very big imagination and a nose for mischief. Her playful antics keep everyone in her loving family on their toes, including her older sister Beezus, who's just trying to survive her first year of high school. Through all the ups and downs of childhood, Ramona and Beezus learn that anything's possible when you believe in yourself and rely on each other.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Carolina (2003)

    A young woman escapes her wildly eccentric family in search for a life of normalcy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  3. All in a Nutshell (1949)

    Donald steals Chip and Dale's nuts for his nut-butter shop, which is shaped like a giant walnut, Chip and Dale, roll and "shoot" Donald into a nearby lake.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. The Beaver (2011)

    Suffering from a severe case of depression, toy company CEO Walter Black begins using a beaver hand puppet to help him open up to his family. With his father seemingly going insane, adolescent son Porter pushes for his parents to get a divorce.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. The Muppets (2011)

    When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his felt-faced brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a telethon show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the Family (2020)

    Tragedy strikes the Batman's life again when Robin Jason Todd tracks down his birth mother only to run afoul of the Joker. An adaptation of the 1988 comic book storyline of the same name.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Moonwalker (1988)

    This fantastical movie inspired by the music of Michael Jackson features imaginative interpretations of hit tracks from the iconic 1987 album “Bad”.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026)

    Two gangsters and the woman they love try to survive the most dangerous night of their lives. As if that wasn’t enough, there’s one wild ingredient added to the mix: a time machine.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. The Wrong Trousers (1993)

    Wallace rents out Gromit's former bedroom to a penguin, who takes up an interest in the techno trousers created by Wallace. However, Gromit later learns that the penguin is a wanted criminal.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Freaky Friday (2003)

    Mother and daughter bicker over everything -- what Anna wears, whom she likes and what she wants to do when she's older. In turn, Anna detests Tess's fiancé. When a magical fortune cookie switches their personalities, they each get a peek at how the other person feels, thinks and lives.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011)

    Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Die Hart (2023)

    Kevin Hart - playing a version of himself - is on a death-defying quest to become an action star. And with a little help from John Travolta, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Josh Hartnett - he just might pull it off.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  13. Tom & Jerry (2021)

    Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse get kicked out of their home and relocate to a fancy New York hotel, where a scrappy employee named Kayla will lose her job if she can’t evict Jerry before a high-class wedding at the hotel. Her solution? Hiring Tom to get rid of the pesky mouse.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Coyote vs. Acme (2026)

    After Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Wish Upon a Star (1996)

    A younger sister wishes to switch places with her popular older sister and the two bickering siblings awaken to find the wish has come true.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the Furry (2005)

    After being evicted from their old house by Tom's owner for causing major damage, cat and mouse Tom and Jerry enter a race entitled the "Fabulous Super Race" to win a mansion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Brain Donors (1992)

    Three manic idiots—a lawyer, a cab driver and a handyman—team up to run a ballet company to fulfil the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich widow and her scheming big-shot lawyer, who also wants to run the ballet.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (2025)

    Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Matilda (1996)

    Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact. As time passes, she finally starts school and has a kind teacher, loyal friends, and a terrifying, sadistic headmistress. As she becomes fed up with the constant cruelty, she discovers she has a special gift that she just might be able to use to outwit the unruly adults around her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Speed Racer (2008)

    Speed Racer is a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, Speed must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like That’s the Way to Do It?

The closest matches to That’s the Way to Do It are Ramona and Beezus (2010), Carolina (2003) and All in a Nutshell (1949). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after That’s the Way to Do It?

Start with Ramona and Beezus (2010), the closest match to That’s the Way to Do It.

What is the highest-rated movie like That’s the Way to Do It?

Coyote vs. Acme (2026), rated 8.2/10 by 1,459 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like That’s the Way to Do It?

Coyote vs. Acme (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like That’s the Way to Do It?

Yes: Ramona and Beezus (2010), Carolina (2003) and All in a Nutshell (1949).

How are movies similar to That’s the Way to Do It chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside That’s the Way to Do It, 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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