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Movies like A Boyfriend for My Wife (2016)

The best movies like A Boyfriend for My Wife (2016) are Meu Passado Me Condena: O Filme (2013), The Trouble with Angels (1966) and Lions Love (1969). If A Boyfriend for My Wife hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Meu Passado Me Condena: O Filme (2013)

    The immature and cheap douche bag Fábio Clóvis marries the pseudo-intellectual Miá and they travel in a cruise to Europe on board of a fancy passenger vessel. Fabio and Miá are invited to have dinner with the wealthy Beto Assunção and his gorgeous wife Laura in a VIP restaurant on the vessel. Soon Fábio discovers that Beto was Miá's boyfriend and Miá learns that Fábio had a crush on Laura that was his classmate. Meanwhile the cynical chamber maid Suzana Mello and her estranged husband, the entertainer Wilson, make a bet that Fábio and Miá will split before the end of the trip and poison their relationship. When the ship arrives in Casablanca, Fábio meets his bothersome childhood friend Cabeça that affects their honeymoon.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  2. The Trouble with Angels (1966)

    Mary and her friend, Rachel, are new students at St. Francis Academy, a boarding school run by the iron fist of Mother Superior. The immature teens grow bored and begin playing pranks on both the unsuspecting nuns and their unpleasant classmates, becoming a constant thorn in Mother Superior's side. However, as the years pass, Mary and Rachel slowly mature and begin to see the nuns in a different light.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  3. Lions Love (1969)

    Three actors in Hollywood live and love together. A director comes from New York to make a movie about actors and Hollywood.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  4. Garfunkel and Oates: Trying to be Special (2016)

    Garkfunkel and Oates: Trying to Be Special is the first special by the musical comedy duo of Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome. The pair filmed the special at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, and it features songs, comedy, and a new Garfunkel and Oates music video.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  5. Mr. Roosevelt (2017)

    A young woman returns home and must confront her ex-boyfriend when an unexpected tragedy occurs.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. 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

  7. The Wedding Year (2019)

    A commitment-phobic 27-year old’s relationship is put to the test when she and her boyfriend attend 7 weddings in the same year.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  8. 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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  9. Spa Weekend (2026)

    Four lifelong friends realize that somewhere between careers, relationships, families, and everyday responsibilities, they’ve forgotten how to take care of themselves and each other. Burned out and overdue for a break, the women escape to a luxury spa retreat for an unforgettable weekend dedicated to fun, laughter, and a lot of really bad decisions.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. Duplex (2003)

    When a young couple buys their dream home, they have no idea what the sweet little old lady upstairs is going to put them through!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  11. Ali Wong: Single Lady (2024)

    After a whirlwind couple of years, Ali Wong returns to the stage to dish on the highs, lows and surprises of dating post-divorce.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  12. Babes (2024)

    After getting pregnant from a one-night stand, a single woman leans on her married best friend and mother of two to guide her through gestation and beyond.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  13. Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room (2011)

    Filmed at the New York Comedy Festival, comedian Patrice O'Neal stars in his first and only full-length stand-up special. Featuring 40 minutes of additional content not seen on television, Patrice brings his trademark absurdism and friendly yet no-holds-barred style to material on race and gender politics, relationships and more.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Beverly 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

  15. My Mom Is a Character (2013)

    After another spat with her kids, Dona Hermínia decides to take some time off from them and hides away in her aunt's house, where she reminisces about her kids in an age when they still needed her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  16. Muita Calma Nessa Hora (2010)

    Three young friends, Tita, Mari and Aninha decide to change their situations and travel to a beach place for a weekend. On the road, they meet Estrella, a hippie that wants a hide to try to find her unknown father. Together, they will live hilarious, absurd and moving situations. More than a change the air, they change themselves.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (2008)

    An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  18. Norm Macdonald: Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery (2017)

    Norm Macdonald delivers sly, deadpan observations from an older — and perhaps even wiser — point of view in this special.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. No Time for Sergeants (1958)

    Georgia farm boy Will Stockdale is about to bust with pride. He’s been drafted. Will’s ready. But is Uncle Sam ready for Will?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Bill 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

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  21. Fatso (1980)

    Dominick DiNapoli is a man who loves food and is overweight as a result. After an obese cousin dies due to health problems, Dominick's sister Antoinette sets out to help him lose weight. Although he has a hard time trying to slim down, Dominick finds inspiration when he meets and falls for shop owner Lydia. Can he get up the courage to ask her out, or will he go back to the comfort of overeating?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  22. In My Life (2009)

    A headstrong woman moves to New York and must come to terms with her estranged gay son and his partner.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  23. Wilma or The Ghosts of Freedom (2025)

    Wilma has many qualifications and talents, yet suffers just as many disappointments in life. After she catches her husband cheating, she runs away to Vienna in search of a new life. There she lives with bustling bohemians, tries her luck at a variety of jobs and perhaps... at love again.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  24. Veni Vidi Vici (2024)

    The Maynards and their children lead an almost perfect billionaire family life. Amon is a passionate hunter, but doesn’t shoot animals, as the family's wealth allows them to live totally free from consequences.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  25. Alles getürkt! (2002)

    Der Polizist Olaf Stern soll als verdeckter Ermittler in einer Großmarkthalle einen türkischen Gemüsehändler observieren. Unter dem Decknamen seines Kumpels Cem Yilmaz schleust sich Olaf auf dem Großmarkt ein. Ohne zu wissen, wer sie ist, verliebt er sich dabei in Nihan, die Tochter des Gemüsehändlers Ismael. Nihan jedoch hat sich geschworen, dass für sie nur ein Landsmann in Frage kommt. Also spielt Olaf auch privat den Türken, so lange bis es am Gemüsemarkt zum Eklat kommt ...

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  26. Bran Nue Dae (2009)

    In the Summer of 1965 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl. However his mother returns him to the religious mission for further schooling. After being punished for an act of youthful rebellion, he runs away from the mission on a journey that ultimately leads him back home.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  27. 3 Engel auf der Chefetage (2006)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  28. Mad Cows (1999)

    When her TV star husband Alex decides to divorce her so that he can start a career in politics, newly single mother Maddy goes shoplifting and ends up in jail. Losing custody of her infant child, Maddy hatches a scheme to break out of prison with the assistance of her friend Gillian, who's avoiding the law herself for credit card fraud. Now Maddy has to find the couple who have adopted her son and avoid falling in love with selfish Alex all over again.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  29. Seven Minutes in Heaven (1986)

    Natalie allows her classmate Jeff, who has run away from home, to stay at her place while her father is away on a business trip. Natalie soon starts dating Jeff's friend James Casey, who isn't as faithful as she thinks, while her best friend Polly falls in love with baseball player Zoo Knudsen.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  30. Elvis & Nixon (2016)

    In 1970, a few days before Christmas, Elvis Presley showed up on the White House lawn seeking to be deputized into the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs by the President himself.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like A Boyfriend for My Wife?

The closest matches to A Boyfriend for My Wife are Meu Passado Me Condena: O Filme (2013), The Trouble with Angels (1966) and Lions Love (1969). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after A Boyfriend for My Wife?

Start with Meu Passado Me Condena: O Filme (2013), the closest match to A Boyfriend for My Wife.

What is the highest-rated movie like A Boyfriend for My Wife?

My Mom Is a Character (2013), rated 7.7/10 by 690 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like A Boyfriend for My Wife?

Spa Weekend (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

How are movies similar to A Boyfriend for My Wife chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside A Boyfriend for My Wife, 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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