Movies like Dag Opa (2005)
The best movies like Dag Opa (2005) are Grandma's Boy (2006), Around the Bend (2004) and The War with Grandpa (2020). If Dag Opa hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedThe Ultimate Gift (2007)7.7/10 from 569 votes
- Newest180 (2026)Released 2026
Grandma's Boy (2006)
Even though he's 35, Alex acts more like he's 13, spending his days as the world's oldest video game tester and his evenings developing the next big Xbox game. But when he gets kicked out of his apartment, he's forced to move in with his grandmother.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAround the Bend (2004)
A tale of four generations of men, all of whom have had their offspring at a young age: a great-grandfather, a grandfather, a father in his twenties and a son who is about 7 years old. When the oldest member passes away, the trio heads out on the road together in the Southwest to search out an old family secret that connects to their past.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe War with Grandpa (2020)
Peter is thrilled that his Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his Grandpa, he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Farewell (2019)
A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like this180 (2026)
When an unexpected road rage incident puts his son in critical condition, an enraged father spirals down a dark path of emotional turmoil and vengeance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Iceman (2012)
The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisViolent Ends (2025)
A man raised in a violent crime family struggles to build an honest life with his fiancée but is dragged back into the criminal world after his cousin’s armed robbery leaves an innocent person caught in the crossfire.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBraven (2018)
A logger defends his family from a group of dangerous drug runners.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGreedy (1994)
Meet the McTeagues. They've come to stake a claim in their wealthy uncle's will… only he's not dead yet!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children and then they separated. All three children are extraordinary --- all geniuses. Virtually all memory of the brilliance of the young Tenenbaums was subsequently erased by two decades of betrayal, failure, and disaster. Most of this was generally considered to be their father's fault. "The Royal Tenenbaums" is the story of the family's sudden, unexpected reunion one recent winter.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSecondhand Lions (2003)
The comedic adventures of an introverted boy left on the doorstep of a pair of reluctant, eccentric great-uncles, whose exotic remembrances stir the boy's spirit and re-ignite the men's lives.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPrisoner's Daughter (2023)
Released from prison with terminal cancer, Max tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter and the grandson he’s never known. When his daughter’s abusive, drug-addicted ex-husband reappears, Max’s violent past comes back to haunt them all.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Ultimate Gift (2007)
When his wealthy grandfather finally dies, Jason Stevens fully expects to benefit when it comes to the reading of the will. But instead of a sizable inheritance, Jason receives a test, a series of tasks he must complete before he can get any money.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIdeal Home (2018)
A couple is going through marital troubles made worse when a previously unknown grandson shows up.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGrandma (2015)
Self-described misanthrope Elle Reid has her protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage, shows up needing help. The two of them go on a day-long journey that causes Elle to come to terms with her past and Sage to confront her future.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFierce People (2006)
A massage therapist looking to overcome her addictions and reconnect with her son, whose father is an anthropologist in South America studying the Yanomani people, moves in with a wealthy ex-client in New Jersey.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Evening Star (1996)
Continuing the story of Aurora Greenway in her latter years. After the death of her daughter, Aurora struggled to keep her family together, but has one grandson in jail, a rebellious granddaughter, and another grandson living just above the poverty line.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisWhat We Did on Our Holiday (2014)
Doug and Abi and their three children travel to the Scottish Highlands for Doug's father Gordie's birthday party. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability...
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDead Man's Shoes (2004)
A soldier returns to his small town and exacts a deadly revenge on the thugs who tormented his disabled brother while he was away.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBig Time Adolescence (2020)
A seemingly bright and mostly innocent 16-year-old named Mo attempts to navigate high school under the guidance of his best friend Zeke, an unmotivated-yet-charismatic college dropout. Although Zeke genuinely cares about Mo, things start to go awry as he teaches Mo nontraditional life lessons in drug dealing, partying, and dating. Meanwhile, Mo’s well-meaning dad tries to step in and take back the reins of his son’s upbringing.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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What are the best movies like Dag Opa?
The closest matches to Dag Opa are Grandma's Boy (2006), Around the Bend (2004) and The War with Grandpa (2020). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Dag Opa?
Start with Grandma's Boy (2006), the closest match to Dag Opa.
What is the highest-rated movie like Dag Opa?
The Ultimate Gift (2007), rated 7.7/10 by 569 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Dag Opa?
180 (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Dag Opa?
Yes: Grandma's Boy (2006), Around the Bend (2004) and The War with Grandpa (2020).
How are movies similar to Dag Opa chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Dag Opa, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.