Movies like ...All the Marbles (1981)
The best movies like ...All the Marbles (1981) are Family Weekend (2013), Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970). If ...All the Marbles hooked you with its comedy and drama, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedLouis C.K.: Oh My God (2013)7.6/10 from 229 votes
- NewestDREAM LIGHTS ~DDT What Do You Think on Wednesday?~ (2026)Released 2026
Family Weekend (2013)
A 16-year-old girl takes her parents hostage after they miss her big jump-roping competition.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)
After returning to Los Angeles from a group therapy session, documentary filmmaker Bob Sanders and his wife, Carol, find themselves becoming vigilante couples counselors, offering unsolicited advice to their best friends, Ted and Alice Henderson. Not wanting to be rude, the Hendersons play along, but some latent sexual tension among the four soon comes bubbling to the surface, and long-buried desires don't stay buried for long.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBeyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)
An all-girl rock band moves to Hollywood in the hope of achieving success, only to fall into a whirlpool of wickedness and decadence.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisZola (2021)
A waitress agrees to accompany an exotic dancer, her put-upon boyfriend, and her mysterious and domineering roommate on a road trip to Florida to seek their fortune at a high-end strip club.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIn the Soup (1992)
An aspiring young filmmaker gets involved with an eccentric gangster for the financing of his first film.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Clique (2008)
A young girl tries to fit in with a clique of popular middle school girls after moving into the guest house of one of their homes.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisA Madea Christmas (2013)
Madea dispenses her unique form of holiday spirit on rural town when she's coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSmall Apartments (2012)
When a clumsy deadbeat accidentally kills his landlord, he must do everything in his power to hide the body, only to find that the distractions of lust, the death of his beloved brother, and a crew of misfit characters force him on a journey where a fortune awaits him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Road Within (2014)
A young man with Tourette's Syndrome embarks on a road trip with his recently-deceased mother's ashes.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFor a Good Time, Call... (2012)
College "frenemies" Lauren and Katie move in together after losing a relationship and rent control, respectively. Sharing Katie's late grandmother's apartment in New York City, the girls bicker with each other until one fateful night, when Katie's noisy bedroom activities make Lauren barge in and discover a dirty little secret. This revelation brings them closer together, and Lauren (the brains) and Katie (the talent) concoct a wildly successful business venture. As profits swell, the girls reevaluate their hopes and dreams and realize that just because someone pees in your hair in college doesn't mean she won't be your best friend 10 years later.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisSomewhere in Queens (2023)
Leo and Angela Russo live a simple life in Queens, surrounded by their overbearing Italian-American family. When their son finds success on his high school basketball team, Leo tears the family apart trying to make it happen.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisShane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs (2023)
In a rowdy stand-up set, Shane Gillis riffs on his girlfriend's Navy SEAL ex, touring George Washington's house and being bullied by an Australian Goth.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHard to Die (1990)
While doing the inventory for a lingerie outlet in a high rise office building, five attractive women are terrorized by a series of bizarre killings. They suspect that the strange janitor, who witnessed another series of killings six months previously, is at the bottom of the whole thing. Little do they know the real horror that they face in the end.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPretty Persuasion (2005)
A 15-year-old girl incites chaos among her friends and a media frenzy when she accuses her drama teacher of sexual harassment.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like this68 Kill (2017)
Chip's problem is that he can't say no to beautiful women. This weakness gets him into a world of trouble when he agrees to help his girlfriend steal $68,000.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisDesperate Living (1977)
After killing her husband, Peggy Gravel and her murderous maid Grizelda wind up in the crazy town of Mortville, where Queen Carlotta presides over a sleazy collection of misfits.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLouis C.K.: Oh My God (2013)
Filmed at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, AZ on February 15th and 16th, 2013, Oh My God is Louis C.K.'s fifth stand-up special, his first for HBO since 2007's Shameless, and his first since winning a Emmy Award for writing on his acclaimed show on FX, Louie. Performed in the round in front of a live audience, he discusses such topics as the food chain, animals, divorce, strange anecdotes, broken morality, murder and mortality.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDave Chappelle: The Unstoppable... (2025)
Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025)
In what might be his most personal and introspective hour yet, Bill offers hilarious takes on everything from male sadness to dating advice.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Warrior (2001)
In feudal India, a warrior who renounces his role as the longtime enforcer to a local lord becomes the prey in a murderous hunt through the Himalayan mountains.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTJPW Vancouver Premiere ~ Day 1 (2026)
Vancouver Premiere ~ Day 1 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW). It was held on April 11, 2026 at Great Canadian Hastings Racecourse & Casino in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & comedy
TJPW Vancouver Premiere ~ Day 2 (2026)
Vancouver Premiere ~ Day 2 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW). It was held on April 12, 2026 at Great Canadian Hastings Racecourse & Casino in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & comedy
Harry and Tonto (1974)
Harry Coombes is a retired teacher in his 70s who has lived in the Upper West Side of New York City all his life. When his building is torn down to make way for a parking garage, Harry and his beloved cat Tonto begin a journey across the United States — visiting his children, seeing a world he never seemed to have the time to see before, making new friends, and saying goodbye to old friends.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDREAM LIGHTS ~DDT What Do You Think on Wednesday?~ (2026)
DREAM LIGHTS ~DDT What Do You Think on Wednesday?~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling, held on April 5, 2026 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. In the main event, Yuki Ueno defended the KO-D Openweight Championship against Yuki Iino.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & comedy
TJPW Warm Spring Pro Wrestling in Ueno (2026)
Warm Spring Pro Wrestling in Ueno was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW), held on April 8, 2026 at Ueno Park Outdoor Stage in Tokyo, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & comedy
Dawn Wind in My Poncho (2017)
Three friends who will soon graduate from high school decide to take one last trip together.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & drama
Prominence Risa Sera's Retirement ~ Soen Banjo (2026)
Prominence Risa Sera's Retirement ~ Soen Banjo was a professional wrestling event promoted by Prominence, held on January 12, 2026, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. It served as Prominence founder and modern joshi legend Risa Sera's retirement from professional wrestling, with her facing long-time ally Suzu Suzuki in the main event.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & comedy
TJPW Home Cheer Home ~Mifu Ashida's Homecoming Show~ (2026)
TJPW Home Cheer Home ~Mifu Ashida's Homecoming Show~ was a professional wrestling event promoted by Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW). It was held on April 4, 2026 at Fukuchiyama Sandan-ike Park Gymnasium in Fukuchiyama, Kyōto, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & comedy
Just Another Romantic Wrestling Comedy (2007)
A Jewish man falls in love with a wrestling princess and it's a "no holds barred" quest for her love.ormer UFC champion Don Frye co-star in this action-packed romantic comedy.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
NOAH Apex Conquest 2026 in Nagoya (2026)
Apex Conquest 2026 in Nagoya was a professional wrestling event promoted by Pro Wrestling NOAH, held on April 12, 2026, at Nagoya Kinjōfutō Arena in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. In the main event, Yoshiki Inamura defended the GHC Heavyweight Championship against Alpha Wolf.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like ...All the Marbles?
The closest matches to ...All the Marbles are Family Weekend (2013), Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after ...All the Marbles?
Start with Family Weekend (2013), the closest match to ...All the Marbles.
What is the highest-rated movie like ...All the Marbles?
Louis C.K.: Oh My God (2013), rated 7.6/10 by 229 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like ...All the Marbles?
DREAM LIGHTS ~DDT What Do You Think on Wednesday?~ (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like ...All the Marbles?
Yes: Family Weekend (2013), Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970).
How are movies similar to ...All the Marbles chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside ...All the Marbles, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.