Movies like Eccezzziunale... veramente (1982)

The Air Up There (1994)

Jimmy Dolan is a college basketball coach who wants a big promotion. To get it, he needs to make a dramatic find. He ends up deep in Africa, hoping to recruit Saleh, a huge basketball prodigy Jimmy glimpsed in a home movie. But Saleh is the chief's son and has responsibilities at home, since the tribe's land is threatened by a mining company with its own hotshot basketball team.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

Fun Is Beautiful (1980)

Three characters' misadventures in semi-deserted, summertime Rome: a dim-witted mama's boy falls for a tourist; a would-be womanizer struggles to find company for his sex tourism trip to Kraków; a hippie is drawn into his father's schemes to bring him back into polite society.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

Little Big League (1994)

When the owner of the Minnesota Twins passes away, he bequeaths the team to his preteen grandson. The newly minted head honcho quickly appoints himself manager, causing unrest in an organization that struggles to take orders from a 12-year-old.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020)

Jerry Seinfeld takes the stage in New York and tackles talking vs. texting, bad buffets vs. so-called "great" restaurants and the magic of Pop Tarts.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

Rookie of the Year (1993)

When the cast comes off his once broken arm, a 12-year-old boy can throw a 100-mile-an-hour fastball, and the Chicago Cubs want him as their new pitcher.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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

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

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998)

Taped for HBO in August 1998, on the final date of Jerry Seinfeld's tour appearances at New York City's Broadhurst Theater, I'm Telling You for the Last Time presents the standup comedian's so-called "final" standup, or at least his final tour with the standup material that made him famous.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

Bagnomaria (1999)

In Pietrasanta all are excited for the annual party of summer end. Here we find four characters: Merigo, a naive guy passionate of bike; Pierre, son of the mayor; Simone, a pestiferous kid; Mario, lifeguard of "Bagnomaria".

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

Ma che bella sorpresa (2015)

High school professor Guido is a hopeless romantic whose life falls apart after his girlfriend leaves him. Paolo, a former student of his, helps him in getting out of his depression for a better chance to become a PE teacher himself.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

The Paper Tigers (2020)

Three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

A Beautiful Day (2026)

Tommaso, a single father of four, has shut himself off from the world. When his daughters push him to start over, he meets Lara — a brilliant, captivating woman. But both carry secrets that could change everything.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

Adventures in Public School (2018)

A socially-awkward, home-schooled kid forces his way into public school against his suffocating, but loving, mother's wishes.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

The Monster (1994)

A vicious serial sex killer is on the loose, and landscape gardener and shop-window outfitter Loris is the prime suspect, thanks to his unfortunate habit of getting caught in compromising situations (for which there is always a totally innocent explanation that the police fail to spot). Undercover policewoman Jessica is assigned by eccentric police psychologist Taccone to follow Loris.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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

Fiasco in Milan (1959)

The usual gang of robbers are hired by a thief from Milan to steal a suitcase full of money, but troubles will hinder the success of the operation.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

L'amore è eterno finché dura (2004)

Gilberto, 50enne, si fa coinvolgere in una cosiddetta speed-date, una gara in cui i protagonisti devono trovare un partner in 3 minuti. Arrestato, deve confessare tutto in presenza della moglie che lo sbatte fuori di casa. Rifugiatosi da amici scopre che il suo migliore amico è amante della moglie e comincia a tentare di avviare nuove relazioni che falliscono tutte.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

Impractical Jokers: The Movie (2020)

The story of a humiliating high school mishap from 1992 that sends the Impractical Jokers on the road competing in hidden-camera challenges for the chance to turn back the clock and redeem three of the four Jokers.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016)

Hawaiian-shirt enthusiast Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias finds the laughs in racist gift baskets, Prius-driving cops and all-female taco trucks.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

The Marquis of Grillo (1981)

In 18th-century Rome, impish aristocrat Onofrio del Grillo amuses himself by playing pranks on all sorts of people — his reactionary family and fellow nobles, the poors, the French occupiers trying to modernize society, and even the Pope himself.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

The Wild Soccer Bunch 4 (2007)

With the victory against "The Beastly Beasts", "The Wild Soccer Bunch" showed it to everyone and then won every single game. Only one victory now separates them from the "Pott", the Freestyle Soccer Cup. For this they have to compete against the "Wolves of Ragnarök". But the wolves are not normal opponents! They have a dark secret - and behind them lurks a power stronger than all of them: the girl Horizon and the "Silver Lights" from the fog...

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Deadspiel (2008)

Ghoulishly funny. this short follows a curling match between humans and zombies who must choose between sportsmanship and bloodsport.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Τα ντερέκια (1987)

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Pickled (2022)

A new sport will get its close-up with a tournament of all-star teams battling it out for charity and a chance to win the coveted Golden Gherkin.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Bad News Bears (2005)

Morris Buttermaker is a burned-out minor league baseball player who loves to drink and can't keep his hands to himself. His long-suffering lawyer arranges for him to manage a local Little League team, and Buttermaker soon finds himself the head of a rag-tag group of misfit players. Through unconventional team-building exercises and his offbeat coaching style, Buttermaker helps his hapless Bears prepare to meet their rivals, the Yankees.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Ice Princess (2005)

With the help of her coach, her mom, and the boy who drives the Zamboni, nothing can stop Casey Carlyle from realizing her dream to be a champion figure skater.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Mr. Woodcock (2007)

Taken aback by his mother's wedding announcement, a young man returns home in an effort to stop her from marrying his old high school gym teacher, a man who made high school hell for generations of students.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Airborne (1993)

Good-natured teen surfer Mitchell Goosen finds himself staying with his aunt and uncle in Cincinnati, Ohio when his parents head to Australia for work. There he meets his cousin, Wiley, and together they try to navigate the perils of high school—avoid the bullies, get the girl, and win a little respect.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

A Ball and a Pitch (1962)

The film tells the story of an accountant who is fanatically in love with football, who will go through many curious adventures full of misunderstandings before he gets to the desired match.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

Fever Pitch (1997)

A romantic comedy about a man, a woman and a football team. Based on Nick Hornby's best selling autobiographical novel, Fever Pitch. English teacher Paul Ashworth believes his long standing obsession with Arsenal serves him well. But then he meets Sarah. Their relationship develops in tandem with Arsenal's roller coaster fortunes in the football league, both leading to a nail biting climax.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy