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Movies like Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President (1939)

The best movies like Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President (1939) are The Errand Boy (1961), Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020) and Adventures in Public School (2018). If Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President 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. The Errand Boy (1961)

    Paramutual Pictures wants to know where all the money is going so they hire Morty to be their spy. Morty works for Mr. Sneak and gets a job in the mail room so that he can have access to the lot. But all that Morty ever finds is that he can cause havoc no matter what he does.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  2. 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

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  3. 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

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  4. The Ladies Man (1961)

    After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching for a job. He finally finds one in a big house which is inhabited by many, many women. Can he live in the same home with all these females?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  5. Mr. Bones (2001)

    A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  6. Recess: All Growed Down (2003)

    T.J. and The Recess Gang are kidnapped by the Third Street School's kindergartners, who are in turn being bullied by a new kid in their class.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  7. 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

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  8. McLintock! (1963)

    Aging rancher and self-made man, George Washington McLintock is forced to deal with numerous personal and professional problems. Seemingly everyone wants a piece of his enormous farmstead, including high-ranking government men and nearby Native Americans. As McLintock tries to juggle his various adversaries, his wife—who left him two years previously—suddenly returns. But she isn't interested in George; she wants custody of their daughter.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  9. The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (2013)

    While trying to prove to her family she can be mature and responsible, teen wizard Alex Russo conjures up a spell to rid herself of her bad qualities, unintentionally creating a Good and Evil Alex. When Evil Alex gets involved in a plan to take over the world by a dark wizard, Good Alex must find a way to save her family, humankind, and ultimately herself in an epic Good vs. Evil battle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  10. 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

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  11. The Mouse That Roared (1959)

    The Duchy of Grand Fenwick decides that the only way to get out of their economic woes is to declare war on the United States, lose and accept foreign aid. They send an invasion force (in chain mail, armed with bows and arrows) to New York and they arrive during a nuclear drill that has cleared the streets.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  12. Dennis the Menace (1993)

    Mr. Wilson's ever-present annoyance comes in the form of one mischievous kid named Dennis. But he'll need Dennis's tricks to uncover a collection of gold coins that go missing when a shady drifter named Switchblade Sam comes to town.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

  13. The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)

    Bumbling lieutenant Frank Drebin is out to foil the big boys in the energy industry, who intend to suppress technology that will put them out of business.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  14. Return to Mayberry (1986)

    After being away for awhile, Andy Taylor returns home to Mayberry to visit Opie, now an expectant father. While there he ends up helping Barney Fife mount a campaign for sheriff.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  15. Who's Minding the Store? (1963)

    Norman Phiffer, a proud man in a humble life, doesn't know that his girlfriend, Barbara, is heir to the Tuttle Department Store dynasty. Mrs. Tuttle, Barbara's mother, is determined to split the two lovers, and hires Norman in an attempt to humiliate him enough that Barbara leaves him. Will she ruin their love, or will he ruin her store?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  16. Carry On Regardless (1961)

    After a bunch of no-hopers approaches an employment agency, the anarchy mounts as they do a series of odd jobs, including a chimp's tea party, trying to stay sober at a wine tasting… and demolishing a house.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  17. Firehouse Dog (2007)

    Rexxx, Hollywood's top canine star, gets lost and is adopted into a shabby firehouse. He teams up with a young kid to get the station back on its feet.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  18. The Freshman (1990)

    After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  19. Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010)

    In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but would rarely admit to.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  20. Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)

    When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy

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  21. Love Actually (2003)

    Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  22. Undercover Brother (2002)

    An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the black people in North America. When the Afro-American candidate Gen. Warren Boutwell behaves strangely in his presidential campaign, Undercover Brother is hired to work undercover for "The Man" and find what happened with the potential candidate.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  23. Man of the Year (2006)

    The irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president to mock the political system and expose corruption in Washington. What begins as a publicity stunt quickly gathers unexpected momentum as his message resonates with frustrated voters.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  24. Being There (1979)

    A simple-minded gardener named Chance has spent all his life in the Washington D.C. house of an old man. When the man dies, Chance is put out on the street with no knowledge of the world except what he has learned from television.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  25. Swing Vote (2008)

    In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  26. Get Smart (2008)

    When members of the nefarious crime syndicate KAOS attack the U.S. spy agency Control and the identities of secret agents are compromised, the Chief has to promote hapless but eager analyst Maxwell Smart to field agent. He is partnered with veteran and capable Agent 99, the only spy whose cover remains intact. Can they work together to thwart the evil world-domination plans of KAOS and its crafty operative?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  27. Dave (1993)

    A sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret Service to become a temporary stand-in for the President of the United States.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  28. First Kid (1996)

    Some say that to be the leader of a country is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. But being the child of a world leader can be doubly so. Constantly surrounded by security officers, restricted in movements and having almost every waking moment carefully monitored makes normalcy an impossibility. No one knows this better than young Luke Davenport, the son of U.S. President Davenport. He vents his loneliness, frustration and feelings of isolation from family and friends by being a brat to his private Secret Service agent. When the agent snaps from the strain in front of the First Lady, a new agent is assigned to Luke. He turns out to be the enormous Sam Simms, a bit of a rogue who managed to rise through the ranks by sheer determination rather than strict adherence to Secret-Service protocol. At first, Luke tries all his old tricks upon Sam. But instead of getting angry, Sam seems to actually understand.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  29. Wag the Dog (1997)

    During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  30. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

    When diabolical genius Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal superspy Austin Powers's ‘mojo,’ Austin must return to the swingin' '60s himself - with the help of American agent, Felicity Shagwell - to stop the dastardly plan. Once there, Austin faces off against Dr. Evil's army of minions to try to save the world in his own unbelievably groovy way.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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What are the best movies like Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President?

The closest matches to Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President are The Errand Boy (1961), Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020) and Adventures in Public School (2018). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President?

Start with The Errand Boy (1961), the closest match to Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President.

What is the highest-rated movie like Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President?

The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (2013), rated 7.9/10 by 1,097 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President?

Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President?

Yes: The Errand Boy (1961), Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (2020) and Adventures in Public School (2018).

How are movies similar to Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President, 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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